David De Gea was seen joking with Antoine Griezmann at half-time (Picture: ITV)

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was seen befriending Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann in the tunnel during half-time of Spain’s clash with France on Tuesday night.

Eagle-eyed supporters spotted the Spaniard sharing a joke with the Frenchman before the players emerged for the second half, when Julen Lopetegui’s side scored twice to seal a 2-0 victory.

Griezmann, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford and Jose Mourinho’s side are believed to be willing to meet the Frenchman’s £85million release clause.

However, whether Griezmann would agree to the move is another matter and he may take some convincing that Old Trafford is his future home.

While the Frenchman is close mates with United star Paul Pogba, he appears to have a good friendship with De Gea and the pair were seen embracing one another in the tunnel.

Griezmann poured cold water on speculation that he will make the move earlier this month by insisting he’s happy at Atletico Madrid but perhaps a word or two in his ear could persuade him to move to Old Trafford after all.

Over to you, David…

MORE : Kylian Mbappe explains why he’s not ready for Real Madrid move