Report: Barcelona open door to Antoine Griezmann exit

Barcelona are reportedly open to selling Antoine Griezmann this summer as they look to free up some funds.

The La Liga giants are in debts of around £1bn and are unable to register new players until they balance their books.

Junior Firpo's permanent move to Leeds United on Tuesday is thought to have saved Barcelona around £8m a season in wages, on top of the £13m transfer fee.

Spanish outlet Sport suggests that Barca still need to cut a further £165m or so in losses, however, meaning some big-name players will have to make way.

Griezmann, currently Barca's top-earning player, is said to be one of those the Catalans are willing to dispense with if an acceptable bid is tabled.

Manchester City are rumoured to be eyeing up a move for the France international should a deal for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane fall through.