Liverpool legend Gerrard eager to see Griezmann head anywhere other than Man Utd

The France international forward continues to be heavily linked with a big-money move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer transfer window.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard wants to see United target Antoine Griezmann kept “as far away from Manchester as possible”.

The Atletico Madrid forward continues to generate plenty of transfer talk ahead of the summer window.

United are considered to be leading the chase, as Jose Mourinho seeks to bring added firepower onto his books.

Gerrard admits to being a big fan of the France international, who has netted 24 times in 44 appearances this season.

He told BT Sport ahead of the second leg of Atleti’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Leicester City: “Will he sign for United, will he be in the Premier League?