Enrique Cerezo, the Atlético Madrid president, has vowed to fight tooth and nail to keep Antoine Griezmann after admitting Manchester United are one of numerous clubs chasing the France forward.

Diego Simeone, the Atlético coach, had intimated this week that he would not stand in Griezmann’s way if he sought to leave.

United are prepared to meet the €100 million (£86 million) release clause in Griezmann’s contract, which runs until June 2021, but could face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris St-Germain.

But despite Simeone’s claims that “I don’t tie anybody down”, Cerezo is determined to retain Griezmann’s services.

“There are many offers,’ Cerezo said. “I don’t know what will come of Manchester United’s interest. What I can say though is that Griezmann will be an Atlético player for a long time.”