BARCELONA are set to offer Antoine Griezmann to Inter Milan as part of their move to bring Lautaro Martinez to the Nou Camp.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Catalans see the Argentine as a priority transfer but the Serie A side are reluctant to part ways with their prized asset.
Barcelona remain keen on landing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez
The Catalans are willing to cut their losses on Antoine Griezmann after just one season
The 22-year-old is being linked with a host of top clubs as they look to bolster their attack in the summer.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both very keen on Martinez, who has a reported release clause of £92million.
Chelsea and Manchester United have also been keeping an eye on the striker but Barca currently seems like the most likely destination for him.
They are looking to find a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp.
The Uruguayan is currently on the sidelines as he recovers from knee surgery and, at 33, a new forward is a major priority for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Griezmann has struggled to hit his Atletico Madrid heights for Barcelona since his £107.6m transfer last summer.
The French International has managed just eight goals in 26 league appearances this season.
SunSport previously reported how the LaLiga giants were also considering using the World Cup winner in a part-exchange for Neymar.
Barca value Griezmann at £88million while Paris Saint-Germain want £135m for Neymar and the two could do a swap deal, according to Sky Sports News.
Given the expensive nature of modern transfers, the clubs are said to prefer swap deals amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Griezmann reportedly thinks he can stay at Barca and is taking part in the campaign to promote their kit for next season.
But it seems unlikely with a growing belief he just does not fit into Barca’s system or alongside Lionel Messi.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
