Barcelona 'rule out Antoine Griezmann signing'

Barcelona will reportedly not move for Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season.

Griezmann was strongly linked with a move to Barca in last summer's transfer window but ultimately signed a new long-term contract with Atletico ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

There is again speculation surrounding the attacker, though, and it has been reported that the France international was preparing to issue an apology to Barca in the hope that the Spanish champions would reignite their interest at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.

However, according to Marca, Ernesto Valverde's side have 'ruled out the option' of signing the Frenchman, who will not get a second chance to make the move to Camp Nou.

The 28-year-old has scored 18 times in 39 appearances for his Madrid club this season.

Manchester United are also believed to be closely monitoring developments ahead of a potential bid.