Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United: Striker has ‘verbally agreed’ his shirt number and wage ahead of Old Trafford move

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has verbally agreed his shirt number and weekly wage at Manchester United, according to reports.

The Atletico Madrid striker is expected to complete a world-record transfer to Old Trafford in the summer.

Griezmann’s people have been in talks with United for “several” months and the Euro 2016 top scorer is “extremely keen” on the move.

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The negotiations are so far along that, according to the , the Frenchman has agreed his weekly salary and what number jersey he is to wear.

Griezmann is said to be relishing the thought of linking up with Paul Pogba, his international team-mate.

However the La Liga side are currently serving a transfer ban and waiting to hear whether they will be able to buy and sell players in the summer.

If they get the green light then the Spanish side will bid for former striker Diego Costa to return.

The Chelsea striker had a furious row with boss Antonio Conte that led to him being dropped for last weekend’s 3-0 win at Leicester.

But as SunSport told you today, he looks to be back on good terms after being pictured hugging fitness coach Julio Tous.