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Barcelona assure Griezmann he's still wanted after €160M Coutinho deal

Barcelona's pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann remains on track.

El Larguero says despite the €160m deal for Philippe Coutinho, Barca remain determined to sign the Frenchman.

A €100m package has been put aside for Griezmann, who will see his buyout clause fall to that figure this year.

Contact with Griezmann's camp has been maintained throughout the Coutinho negotiations with assurances from Barca that he remains a priority target.

Manchester United are also interested in Griezmann, but Barca hope a superior contract offer will swing the deal in their favour.

The Catalans will make Griezmann the second highest paid at the club behind Lionel Messi.

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