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Barcelona chief Mestre: We have the money if we want Griezmann

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre has opened the door to reviving a move for Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann.

While in the recent past Mestre has cast doubt on trying again for Griezmann after his famous snub last summer, he now appears to be rethinking the prospect.

Mestre said: "The possible arrival of Griezmann? That's the million-dollar question. We always said that for the rumours, we were discreet and currently, it is not the moment. When the time comes, the management will speak with the technical staff, not just for one case, but the entire workforce, both arrivals and departures.

"But with all we have to play, we will not talk about any player. Do we have the money to pay the €120m Griezmann clause? We will find it. We have a figures expert who is Oscar Grau.

"Griezmann is a player whose quality is indisputable. There is no doubt. On the other hand, it is necessary that his arrival interests us and what one can pay."

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