Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has claimed that he and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba have become 'good friends'.

Griezmann, who was linked with a move away from the Vicente Calderon in the summer, is rumoured to be wanted by United manager Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese coach could feel encouraged by the 25-year-old's relationship with Pogba, to whom the attacker grew closer during France's campaign at the European Championships.

"Pogba and I were brought closer by the French press," the Manchester Evening News quotes Griezmann as saying. "Criticism after the Romania game made us friends.

"We get on very well. It is true that the Euros has brought us closer together still. Paul is a really nice guy. He is it! We send messages, Snapchats. He's really a good friend. When he plays with his club, I try to look at it to see if he had a good game or not."

Griezmann has been an Atletico player since his switch from Real Sociedad in 2014.