Barcelona line up shock move for Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann if Neymar completes Paris Saint-Germain move
Catalan giants said to be eyeing French star if Brazilian completes world-record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
BARCELONA are lining up Antoine Griezmann as a replacement for Neymar, according to reports in Spain.
The Catalan giants could swoop for the Atletico Madrid forward if the Brazilian joins Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record £196million transfer.
Neymar's switch to PSG could be finalised by Monday or Tuesday, meaning the friendly with Real Madrid in Miami on Sunday could be his last game for Barcelona.
And Marca says Barca have added Griezmann to a list of potential replacements.
The 26-year-old Frenchman has a release clause of 100 million euros in his contract, according to the Spanish newspaper.
Griezmann scored 26 goals last season as Atletico finished third in La Liga and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
He finished third in the voting for last year's Ballon d'Or, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Griezmann before the Premier League club cooled their interest.
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Griezmann said the United deal faltered because he pledged to stick with Atletico until their transfer ban ends in January.
He said he could still join United next year, but now could have his head turned by the chance to play alongside Messi and Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp.
Barca are also said to be eyeing Premier League trio Dele Alli, Philippe Coutinho and Eden Hazard as potential replacements for Neymar.
And they have been strongly linked with Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, although the Argentine has said he is happy at the Italian club.
Neymar, who had training ground bust-up with team-mate Nelson Semedo last week, is said to be tired of playing in Messi's shadow at Barca.
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