The 31-year-old is under contract with the Hornets until 2018. Corriere dello Sport alleges that Lionel Messi has given his blessing to the proposed transfer activity as Barca chiefs target a shake-up in attack. The 26-year-old’s arrival would see him join Zinedine Zidane’s star-studded line up but Madrid do not fear having too many stars at their club. Barca have already voiced an interest in the attacking midfielder and will reward him with a £17million bonus if he pens down his future at the Nou Camp. So recruiting one of the world’s top talents, like Griezmann, would seem a huge step towards transforming United from top-four possibles to title challengers. REAL MADRID are reportedly plotting a move for former Tottenham left-back Yuri Berchiche, who didn’t play a single match at White Hart Lane. Getty Images4Yuri Berchiche has impressed in an exciting Real Sociedad sideAction Images4The defende. I want him to be the one defending Manchester Uniteds goal. To the players who have given me life I accompany them in the decisions that they make. der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal#pogdaddyLoving son Paul Pogba visits dad Fassou Antoine in hospital to celebrate his 79th birthday after Frenchman is ruled out of Spain friendly through injuryFeeling smallInjured Chris Smalling looks down in the dumps after limping away from restaurant with his leg brace onHit the Gym, JackGareth Southgate warns Jack Wilshere to prove his fitness if he wants to win back an England spot Constantin said: “We have been in contact with Behrami since the winter.