Barcelona are close to signing 28-year-old France forward Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid after finally activating his £107m release clause

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal and France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 28, to replace Barcelona-bound France forward Antoine Griezmann, 28

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann's release clause has dropped from £179m to £107m and Barcelona are ready to sign the 28-year-old France international.

Barcelona are due to complete the signing of France Wold Cup winner Antoine Griezmann for £107m from Atletico Madrid after a release clause in the 28-year-old forward's contract comes into force on 1 July.

Manchester United want to make a last-gasp bid to hijack Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona.