Atletico Madrid ace Antoine Griezmann is stunned by Barcelona's swoop for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Coutinho's €160m move was confirmed by both clubs yesterday.

Don Balon says Griezmann also had hopes of joining Barca this year, but their deal for Coutinho has cooled the prospect.

It's claimed the size of Coutinho's fee means they won't consider spending similar on a single player this summer. It means Griezmann faces having to give up on his hopes of moving to the Nou Camp.

A move to Manchester United is now emerging as the lone serious option for the Frenchman in 2018.