Manchester United handed massive boost in chase for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann

MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed another boost in their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann.

Atletico Madrid have ruled out selling the French superstar to city rivals Real Madrid, paving the way for a potential move to the Premier League.

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Europe's big boys are on red alert with Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United all prepared to trigger his £86million release clause.

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But Spanish newspaper Don Balon say Atletico are reluctant to sell the 25-year-old to Real Madrid, a move that would anger the Vicente Calderon faithful.

If Los Blancos do make an offer for Griezmann, Atletico will look to replace him with Real striker Alvaro Morata, it is claimed.

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Morata is being monitored by Chelsea and could be used in a potential deal to allow goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to return to Spain.

Atletico's stance will be a seen as a huge boost for Jose Mourinho as United look clear favourites to sign the Euro 2016 Golden boot winner.