Griezmann – Saul swap deal on the cards
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has been linked with a move away from the La Liga club this summer, and it appears that the Spanish giants could explore a potential swap deal for him.
According to reports, the Frenchman could be heading back to his former club Atletico Madrid in a swap deal involving midfielder Saul Niguez.
The Spanish giants are under financial pressure right now, and they will need to cash in on some of their players in order to reduce the wage bill and afford a new contract for Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, Saul has fallen down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid, and the midfielder needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.
Barcelona could definitely use more depth in the central midfield, and the versatile 26-year-old could prove to be a quality addition.
Saul can play anywhere across the midfield, and he can slot in defensively as well.
Griezmann has been a useful player for Barcelona this past season, but the arrival of Sergio Aguero could push him down the pecking order at Camp Nou next season.
Guardiola contacts Griezmann
The player has been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent weeks, and it seems that manager Pep Guardiola has contacted the Frenchman regarding a summer move.
The Premier League giants will have to replace Sergio Aguero, and the Frenchman could prove to be a quality addition.
Griezmann scored 20 goals and picked up 13 assists across all competitions for Barcelona last year, and he could make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can secure his services in the coming weeks or the player returns to his former club Atletico Madrid in a reported swap deal.
