“But if a club is willing to pay the transfer fee and the wages, then the reputation of a big club like Manchester United or Chelsea does mean that players will go to those sort of clubs and risk not being in the Champions League hoping it is just for the one season”.
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Griezmann continues to shine in La Liga and has already fired home seven goals this season, leading to reports suggesting Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and a host of other clubs are keen to lure him away.
Chelsea have reportedly made Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann their number one transfer target for January as they look to improve their attacking options.
The France global has a contract that extends till 2020, and Griezmann has attracted interest from Chelsea.
The defending Premier League champions, who lost 1-0 to newly promoted AFC Bournemouth on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements next month if the Blues are to finish in the top four come the end of the season.
“I am in Spain – I’m happy. I like it all”.
Benfica got the better of Atletico in their first group stage match – winning 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon – and Griezmann is aware of the dangers they pose. However, the issue lies in convincing Atletico to part with their star forward midway through the season, with the better part of their league campaign still under consideration, followed by progression in Europe where they have confirmed qualification.
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“The game in Madrid was hard – up front they have players who can cause you danger in any moment”, Griezmann said.
