BARCELONA ISSUE STATEMENT DENYING SECRET PLOT TO SIGN GRIEZMANN IN SUMMER

The Catalan side reacted to rumours they have secured the signing of the France international without his current club's permission
Barcelona have denied reports that they have already reached an agreement to sign Antoine Griezmann behind the backs of Atletico Madrid.
Speculation surrounding the forward's future continues to grow as Spanish outlet Sport
reported on Saturday that the France international has reached an agreement with the Catalan side that will see him move to Camp Nou at the end of the season.
The deal is said to include financial penalties should either side back out before it goes through, as Griezmann also being linked to teams in the Premier League.