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Barcelona refuse to be drawn into Antoine Griezmann transfer speculation

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Barcelona respond to Antoine Griezmann after Atletico star's transfer admission — Antoine Griezmann is a wanted man this summer (Picture : Reuters)

Barcelona are remaining tight-lipped on their transfer pursuit of Antoine Griezmann after the Atletico Madrid star confirmed there would be an announcement next week on his future.

Griezmann revealed on Friday night fans would know by the end of next week if he would joining a new club.

The France international has been linked with a host of big clubs including the La Liga champions and Manchester United.

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Atletico do not want to sell their talisman, but are reportedly open to offers if Griezmann has his heart set on leaving the club.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke out on the clubs transfer plans, but refused to name names after Griezmanns most recent admission.

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Some players will come. Others will leave. Thats normal, Bartomeu said.

France's forward Antoine Griezmann (C) celebrates his goal with a teammetes during the friendly football match between France and Italy at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, southeastern France, on June 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFEFRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images — Griezmann will play in the World Cup with France (Picture: AFP)

Soccer Football - Europa League Final - Olympique de Marseille vs Atletico Madrid - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - May 16, 2018 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates winning the Europa League REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes — The forward is the main man for club and country (Picture: Reuters)

But no doubt, without saying names, I cannot say names, because probably a lot of them are under negotiation by the people of the club. Of course, so many players will appear.

Barcelona are rumoured to be on the hunt for a statement buy this summer after another disappointing showing in the Champions League.

The club spent big on Philippe Coutinho in January, but the midfielder was unable to play any part in their European campaign after representing Liverpool earlier in the season.