Ernesto Valerde Won't Rule Out Antoine Griezmann Move
Ernesto Valverde has no interest in transfer rumours but stopped shot of ruling out a move for Antoine Griezmann.
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has opened the door for a pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann.
Reports in France have claimed the 26-year-old has agreed a deal in principle to join the LaLiga leaders next year for a fee in the region of €90million.
Atletico midfielder Koke said on Thursday his team-mate was happy at the club but indicated he should move on if he no longer feels completely committed.
Valverde insists the talk is simply a rumour at present, much suggestions of Real Madrid's interest in Neymar, but stopped short of ruling out a bid in future.
Asked whether Griezmann to Barcelona or Neymar to Madrid were the most likely, he told a news conference: "Neither. Rumours are rumours."
He then continued on Griezmann: "He is a great player and every time players are linked with Barcelona, they are great players.
"But I'm happy with the ones I have and, in the future, we'll see."