France’s Loic Remy consoles his teammate Antoine Griezmann (Picture: Reuters)

French star Antoine Griezmann is at the centre of a transfer battle between Tottenham and Monaco, according to reports.

Both sides are understood to have launched opening £15.8million offers, which have swiftly been rejected by Real Sociedad.

Spanish newspaper Marca claims Sociedad are holding out for the whole of Griezmann’s release clause, which stands at £25m – a fee Spurs are reportedly willing to match after missing out on Adam Lallana.

However, with James Rodriguez’s impending £60m sale to Real Madrid, French moneybags Monaco will have no shortage of funds, and could hold the trump card in any Griezmann negotiations by presenting him with the opportunity to return to his homeland and play Champions League football next season.


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