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PREMIER LEAGUE sides Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are set to go toe-to-toe with Spanish giants Barcelona in the battle for Real Sociedad star Antoine Griezmann this summer.
However, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is thought to be keen on bringing his compatriot to the Emirates, having first made enquiries for him when Real were in the Spanish second division.
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is also an admirer of Greizmann, who is rumoured to have a transfer release clause of around £25m.
Whether any club would be willing to match that valuation remains to be seen, but Sociedad may find it difficult to keep hold of their star player for next season.
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The 22 year old predominantly plays in a left wing role, but can also operate behind a central striker. This season he has picked up seven goals in La Liga, with his clever wing play an important part of Sociedad’s impressive run that has seen them clim to fourth in La Liga.
Griezmann is an accomplished crosser of the ball, and his defensive contribution is important when playing either on the flanks or in the centre. At 22, he is still developing, but he clearly has the potential to be an excellent player in the future.
Barcelona could bring in Griezmann as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who has never really settled at the Camp Nou, whilst Sp**s fans will be hoping Griezmann is being targeted to cover or play alongside Gareth Bale, rather than as a replacement for the talismanic Welshman.
Arsenal might fancy that the young French winger could bring out the best in Olivier Giroud, whose aerial ability has often been underused by their current wide men, who prefer to cut inside themselves rather than swing balls into the box.
After four good seasons in La Liga, Griezmann has more experience of top level football than many of his age could claim, and he might feel that this summer is the perfect time to move on.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will find it very hard to bring him to London if Barcelona’s interest is serious, but Griezmann would be a fine addition for either club, and their rivalry in the transfer market this summer will be a major factor to which of them comes out on top on the pitch next season.