Chelsea are maneuvering themselves to the front of the queue for Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann.

Sport says Chelsea are the 'team that has been the most active in recent days' for Griezmann, who is being made available by the Catalans.

Greizmann will most likely leave on loan, as Barcelona will not be able to command a high fee for the French international. Even clearing his wages off the books will improve Barca's debt problem.

The forward's old club Atletico Madrid are rumoured to be interested in taking him back, however, Barcelona would prefer he moves outside of Spain.

Luis Suarez left for Atletico Madrid the season before on a free transfer, deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona. He played a vital part in Atletico winning the league last season, so Barca will not not want a repeat of that with Greizmann.

The World Cup winner would be a welcomed addition to Thomas Tuchel's squad, bringing with him experience and goals.