Utd SOS to Griez
summer after targeting him as a replacement for Neymar.
But United know Atletico are reluctant to sell to one of their biggest rivals and will try to tempt him to Old Trafford with a mega deal.
United are wary about spending big in this month’s window, but know Griezmann, 26, is a long-term investment and that there is no point in waiting until the summer.
Mourinho admits United’s faltering campaign is in danger of going down the pan ahead of today’s trip to Everton.
He said: “I feel unlucky, yes. The boys are trying, but we have lots of problems.
Fight
“We lost Lukaku and we lost Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a month. To lose him for a month means he stops his run to recovery. He has been running for many months.
“In the period where he needs to play, we now don’t have him for a month.
“We lose Lukaku, I don’t know for how long.
“We finish the year in third position in the table, but we have to fight to improve our position.”
Mourinho will also be without Ashley Young for three games.
Young last night accepted a charge of violent conduct after elbowing Saints’ midfielder Dusan Tadic in the stomach.
The incident was missed by referee Craig Pawson during the goalless draw but was caught on camera. ¬ Match report – see Seriously Football
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