Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann - and fans on Twitter are all saying the same thing.

The Frenchman, who reportedly has an £89million release clause in his contract, has long been a target for Manchester United, but according to Sky Bet their bitter rivals are now the front runners in the race for the striker's signature.

Following Philippe Coutinho's departure earlier this week, the Reds of course now have a cool £142million to play with, and could look to bolster their attack with a surprising bid for La Liga star.

Antoine Griezmann has scored eight goals in 22 appearances this season (
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Liverpool are currently 7/2 to sign Griezmann before February 3rd, with Barcelona and Manchester United both at 14/1.

The forward is however 1/4 to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano.

News of Liverpool's odds being slashed was greeted by much scepticism by the online community.

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