Arsenal are ready to use Carlos Vela as bait in a deal for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann. The Daily Express says Arsenal plan to activate their buy-back clause in Vela's deal.
Reports in Spain say Arsene Wenger is thought to be keen on signing Vela's Sociedad teammate Griezmann.
Griezmann has emerged as one of Europe's most prolific hitmen this season and forced his way into the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
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