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Chelsea emerge as favourites to sign Antoine Griezmann (reliability: 4 stars)

Sport via Sports Witness

 are now being named as the favourites to sign 

 from Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet Sport, via Sport Witness. 

Barcelona are committed to trimming their wage bill this summer, and that could see Griezmann move on from the club.

Griezmann has been linked with a move to PSG, 

, however, it's Chelsea who're leading the race to sign the player.

The Blues are said to consider a loan move for the French striker as ideal. 

The 30-year-old winger is quick, technical and can play anywhere in a three-pronged attack. He's bagged 220 goals in just about 558. 

Chelsea and PSG 'pop up on Antoine Griezmann rumour mill' as Barcelona transfer list entire squad amidst financial meltdown

According to The Sun, not always the most reliable source in the United Kingdom, 

 and PSG have popped on the rumour mill as potential suitors for 

, who could be moved on by the La Liga giants this summer.

The report goes on to explain that the Catalan giants have transfer-listed their entire squad as they look to reduce their massive wage bills and balance the books, amidst rumours of a financial meltdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

All clubs across the continent are likely to face the financial ramifications of the pandemic in the post-quarantine market and Barcelona's struggles have already been well-documented, with the players agreeing to take a wage cut.

The Blaugrana could be forced to cash in on big names like Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho Samuel Umtiti and Ivan Rakitic to get themselves out of a difficult situation, with 

 goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and midfielder Frenkie de Jong thought to be the only players ringfenced from the transfer market.

Griezmann only moved to Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid last summer for a massive €120 million and while the Frenchman has enjoyed a decent debut season at Camp Nou with 14 goals and 4 assists in 37 outings, the 29-year-old could be moved on to alleviate the pressure on the club's finances.

However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea would want to firm up their interest in the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, who reportedly earns around £300,000-a-week at Barcelona.

Meanwhile, the Blues are expected to be in the market for a couple of more additions to their forward line in the summer, having already agreed a deal with Ajax to sign Hakim Ziyech.

Dries Mertens had been touted as a prime target for Frank Lampard but with the Belgian agreeing a 

 with Napoli, the Blues will probably need to explore other avenues if they look to bolster their attack.

'Could be a consolation to Haaland': Chelsea fans react as Griezmann weirdly linked to Blues

 needing to sell a lot of their players due to financial difficulties. 

Though there isn't much in the links, it's a prospect that Blues fan have a lot of opinions about considering Griezmann's quality but also his age and recent form issues. 

With a new forward seemingly the priority during this transfer window, the Frenchman is a different sort of player to the likes of 

Here's a look at what Blues on Twitter think about possibly bringing Griezmann to Stamford Bridge. 

: "Absolutely NO!!! We need a box to box CAM who can shoot and a left back and a striker of course."

: "£150 million is too much for Haaland.

"Antoine Griezmann could be a good option. The goal scoring problem can be solved a little if 

 is given a chance at least in small games."

: "Doesn't look like a good character to have in the squad.

: "It’s been so quiet on the signing front so does anyone think they’re still seriously going after Haaland for €150M+ ? I hope so but Griezmann would be a good consolation."

: "No thanks, high wage, 30 years old, similar to what we already have. 

"I just don't think there is value in a deal."

: "We don't need Griezmann. We need a hungrier striker and an experienced defender please."

: "Completely overrated player. He’s not bad but I have no idea why Barcelona paid so much to take him from 

 when he’s not really a winger and not really a striker. He’s not what we need."

What do you think about Chelsea going for Antoine Griezmann? Let us know in the comments!as 

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he does nothing even Musonda Jr can do better

Santos Morata

How can you buy the buy out clause when it not yet activated sir, the buy out clause will be activated next year so as @AurelioSite said by now or never cause if the buy out clause gets activated next year Chelsea has no chance cause real Madrid will come knocking cause what is 68 million for Madrid

Babeswatcat

Md_Luv.

the concrete negotiation is 150 thats the price tag so if any team is ready to pay that they will let him go and they are not going to reduce it because they don't want to let him go this summer for whatever reason so is either Chelsea pays 150 or try convince them for 130

adebayo fabayo

We don't need him,
We need a complete CENTER FORWARD not someone like Griezmann.

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Erling Haaland	Man City	27
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	22
Alexander Isak	Newcastle	21
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
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Chelsea emerge as favourites to sign Antoine Griezmann (reliability: 4 stars)

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