Man City are 'willing to pay Antoine Griezmann release clause' this summer, according to reports.
After only making one signing in the last year, it's anticipated that Pep Guardiola will splash the cash this summer in order to reinforce his City squad ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.
City have been linked with numerous attackers already, including Portuguese pair Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix, and are now being linked to World Cup winner Griezmann after his shock announcement.
The attacker revealed that he is leaving Atletico Madrid after five years this summer.
"After speaking with Cholo (manager Diego Simeone), then with Miguel Angel and the people in the hierarchy of the club I wanted to speak with you, the fans, who have always given me a lot of love," the 28-year-old said.
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"I wanted to tell you I have taken the decision to leave."
"The truth is it has been difficult to take this route but it is what I feel I need and I would like to thank all of you for the love you have shown me during these five years."
Though Griezmann is expected to join Barcelona in the summer that hasn't stopped Europe's other elite clubs from scrambling to sign him and according to Spanish publication Sport, via Sport Witness, City are 'willing to pay his release clause.'
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Griezmann's release clause currently sits at €200m but it will reduce to €120m from July 1, when he is expected to leave Atleti.
According to the report City boss Pep Guardiola has already 'let him know' that City 'would be willing to pay' the fee, though they will reportedly face competition from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, City have 'asked about' Charlton Atletic midfielder Joe Aribo, according to the Daily Mail.
The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is also said to have 'attracted interest' from Arsenal.
