Manchester United are counting on Paul Pogba to help win the race for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann.

The Sun says Jose Mourinho has made the Frenchman his No1 target in the summer as he looks to reestablish the Old Trafford glory days.

And he hopes the friendship between Griezmann and Pogba swings the deal in their favour.

Griezmann, 25, admitted earlier this week that France's run to the final at Euro 2016 had strengthened their bond.

He said: “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."