Coral’s rumour reel: Man Utd interested in Atleti attacker?

Manchester United fans should have more to smile about this morning, following yesterday’s double transfer blow, as the Premier League giants are being linked to Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann.

Louis van Gaal could turn to the La Liga star after losing out on Pedro, but Diego Simeone’s star man has a reported release clause of £56m, which could prove a significant stumbling block.

Meanwhile, Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has spoken out over rumours of the Red Devils’ interest in Saints winger Sadio Mane and Tottenham’s tracking of midfield leader Victor Wanyama.

“There is no bid for any player. Not for Wanyama, not for Sadio, not anyone… we have to deal with rumours of the press and maybe somebody of Manchester [United] – I don’t know,” said the Dutch coach.

While Spurs, 9/1 with Coral for a top four finish, may miss out on Wanyama, they could soon see defender Federico Fazio head for the White Hart Lane exit, as the Argentine is reportedly at West Bromwich Albion for a medical, with a view to a £5m move.

Former Tottenham and Man Utd frontman Dimitar Berbatov, currently a free agent after leaving Monaco and apparently an Aston Villa target, is said to be taking time to weigh up his options, with Serie A side Sampdoria supposedly leading the race for his signature.

In other Italian news, Inter Milan could allow academy product Davide Santon to leave the San Siro to link-up with former boss Alan Pardew, who tutored the defender at Newcastle United. Crystal Palace, who have spent smartly this summer, are apparently keen on the defender.