Manchester United Linked With Massive £145m Move for Atletico Madrid Duo

Manchester United have been linked with a sensational move for Atletico Madrid duo Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez.

United spent hefty amounts on transfers during the summer on first team stars Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly, while they also recruited striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. They have been linked with a move for Atletico's star forward Griezmann, butthe Timesreport United managerJose Mourinho could look to sign midfielder Saul as well.

Despite the sum of the pair's release clauses totalling £145m, United are reportedly confident of negotiating the fees down to a more manageable level. They are also willing to wait until the summer in order to make their bids.

Griezmann is one of the most sought after talents in world football, having scored 50 La Liga goals for Atletico ever since his move from Real Sociedad. He also impressed at Euro 2016 during France's run to the final, while Saul is seen as a player very much in Mourinho's mould. The 22-year-old can play in defence as well as central midfield, while he has also demonstrated his talents out wide on the wing.

Atletico manager Diego Simeonehas been linked with a move away from the club recently, and his departure could pave the way for both Griezmann and Saul to join Old Trafford as the latest expensive signings under Mourinho.

There are also reports that Mourinho could let numerous players leave during the January transfer window. Out of favour starsMemphis Depay, Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger have all been linked with moves away after struggling to assert themselves in the first team.