According to the Guardian, the France international could be forced to pay a fine after failing to report for duty on Sunday. Barcelona are widely expected to sign Griezmann this summer, having waited for a £108m release clause to kick in at the start of July. However, Atletico are making life difficult for their domestic rivals by insisting that the Blaugrana pay the total fee up front. Barcelona would prefer to stagger the payment in instalments, but the Colchoneros are standing firm. Griezmann will almost certainly seal his move to the Camp Nou but the saga is growing increasingly bitter. READ MORE How VAR will be used in the Premier League in 2019/20 How the United States got a head start on everyone else in women’s football Barcelona could have held Griezmann talks, says Amor BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona refute claims of Griezmann agreement Cerezo adamant Griezmann is not leaving Atletico Griezmann to Barcelona? It’s down to him, says Atletico Madrid president Cerezo Norwich extend Christoph Zimmermann stay South Africa head coach Baxter plays down favourites tag Goodwin feels ‘ready’ for St Mirren job a year after deciding not to pursue role Former Arsenal midfielder Edu becomes club’s first technical director Manchester United star expects to leave club in the next fortnight Monday’s big transfer rumours: Daniel Sturridge finds new club? Why Christian Eriksen wants to leave Tottenham – but is short of options for a move Why Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s valuations of Wilfried Zaha are BOTH right How VAR will be used in the Premier League in 2019/20 Quiz! Can you name Manchester City’s last 50 signings?
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