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Antoine Griezmann on brink of agreeing Barcelona contract terms

Barcelona are locked in talks with Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann.

Le 10 Sport says Barca see Griezmann as a replacement for Neymar, now of PSG, and are now in negotiations with the Frenchman.

Indeed, talks have been ongoing for several weeks between the two parties - with an agreement already close.

It's suggested Griezmann has agreed a Barca deal in principle, with some minor issues needing to be resolved. Barca will now approach Atletico about a fee for the attacker.

Griezmann's contract will see its buyout clause fall from €200m to €100m in 2018, which will fall well within Barca's range.

Manchester United and Real Madrid are also interested in the attacker, but it's now Barca which have jumped to the front of the queue for his signature.

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