United cool on deal for Griezmann

Manchester United’s interest in a summer move for Antoine Griezmann has cooled, and the France forward has pledged his commitment to Atletico Madrid.

Jose Mourinho’s men are determined to launch a Premier League title challenge next term after securing Champions League qualification by beating Ajax in the Europa League final.

it is understood that United intend to bring in three or four high-quality additions this summer, but Griezmann has slipped down their list of targets.

Speculation linking the 26-year-old to Old Trafford had grown recently, but changing priorities in the squad meant United’s interest in the attacker cooled.

And the player himself took to social media last night to hint that he will remain at Atletico, writing (in Spanish): “Now more than ever #Atleti #Alltogether” alongside a photo of him celebrating while playing for the Spanish club.

While their admiration for Griezmann is clear, finding 100 million euros (£87million) to meet his buyout looked a big ask as Mourinho’s men attempt to bring in, among other positions, an out-and-out striker with Zlatan Ibrahimovic having possibly played his last match for the club.

Everton’s Romelu Lukaku has been strongly linked with United and former club Chelsea. The Belgium star has two years left on his existing deal at Goodison and has refused to sign a new contract.

“Lukaku had a promise that if certain clubs came this summer that he could leave this summer,” agent Mino Raiola said. “We are not in concrete talks with anybody at this moment, but I think some clubs will contact Everton.

“If the price is right for Everton and the project is right for Lukaku then I think he will want to make another step, but we are not there yet.”

Torino striker Andrea Belotti has been linked with United, so too Alvaro Morata – although a move could be problematic given Real Madrid’s interest in David De Gea.It is understood, though, that United feel well placed to hold onto star goalkeeper De Gea, with reports of a big-money bid from Real believed to be wide of the mark.