Antoine Griezmann – Premier League bound? (Getty)

Antoine Griezmann could learn more by joining Arsenal than he could at Manchester United, says Robert Pires.

The Atletico Madrid forward is being strongly linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford, with some reports claiming a deal is virtually guaranteed. However, Arsenal legend Pires is not so sure, with the World Cup winner suggesting his compatriot could end up at his former club rather than at Manchester United.

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‘I think it is just speculation for now that Griezmann is joining Manchester United, just rumours. Why could we not see him at Arsenal?’ said Pires, who went on to claim that Griezmann could be better off at the Emirates than the Theatre of Dreams.



‘I think he has a good profile for Arsenal. I think he can learn a lot from [Arsene] Wenger, with [Mesut] Ozil, Alexis [Sanchez], [Santi] Cazorla. Fingers crossed.


‘You have to buy good players for the fans and you have to spend a lot of money. This is the new football.’

Pires played for Arsenal for six years and won two Premier League titles (Getty)

Griezmann has consistently tried to play down transfer speculation, instead wanting to focus on Atletico Madrid. The France international has 18 goals in 36 club appearances this season.

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