£86m frees Griez

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to activate striker Antoine Griezmann’s £86million release clause at Atletico Madrid.

United feel they have cleared a significant hurdle to luring Griezmann (above) to Old Trafford by winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League.

The France forward, who is United’s top target, says his chances of joining them are “six out of 10” and Reds midfielder Juan Mata is encouraged by his comments.

“When I was at school, a six out of 10 was considered OK,” said Mata. “I would take that.”