MD: Barcelona have identified Arsenal star as Griezmann alternative

Barcelona want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, according to some reports. And according to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan club has identified Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette as an alternative if the deal with Griezmann doesn't work out. However, Arsenal are not open to selling the €70m rated player but Barcelona counts on his ‘close friend’ Eric Abidal and the interest of Emery in Gomes and Umtiti. Lacazette has scored 18 goals in 46 appearances, while Griezmann has 21 goals in 45 appearances.

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