- Barcelona have reportedly agreed a £86m deal to bring Antoine Griezmann to Nou Camp
- The Frenchman has been heavily linked to join the Catalan club in the January transfer window
- Atletico Madrid and Barcelona meet in a crucial La Liga match in the coming weekend
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season, according to reports in Catalonia.
The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with make a move to the Nou Camp in the summer, with Atletico even reporting the La Liga leaders for tapping up on the Frenchman.
Barcelona signed Philippe Coutinho in January but conspicuously left the number seven shirt vacant deliberately, probably, because of the France international.
According to TV3 report, Atletico have reached an agreement to join the Blaugrana in the summer, and are ready to pay his £86m buy out clause for the club's most priced possession.
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Manchester United had also been interested last summer but having signed in Alexis Sanchez in January from Arsenal a possible switch is unrealistic.
Griezmenn has started slowly by his standards this season, scoring just two La Liga goals in his first 10 appearances for Diego Simeone's side.
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However, Griezmann, has spurred the Rojiblancos for a title push this season as they follow Barcelona with seven points behind.
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Griezmann's arrival at the Nou Camp would see some changes amongst the ranks and make the Barcelona side the team to beat next season.
Atletico visit the Nou Camp this weekend and the Madrid side will be going all out for the win to close the gap to a possible four points.
The crucial match will also give Barcelona the opportunity to meet with Griezmann's representatives and finalize terms.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng