Barcelona definitively rule out signing Griezmann Transfer Market Will now focus on Jovic

Barcelona have ruled out the option of signing Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann in the upcoming transfer window.

In recent weeks, the Frenchman's representatives contacted the Blaugrana to inform them about his contractual situation, which will see his release clause drop from 200m euros to 120m euros, an affordable price for Barcelona after they attempted to sign Griezmann last summer.

However, such a deal will no longer be possible. Barcelona are clear that the Griezmann ship has sailed, given the way in which he rejected the Catalans to renew with Atletico last June. That was his chance to join Barcelona and they will not be giving him a second opportunity.

Those at Barcelona have not forgotten just how Griezmann turned them down, communicating his decision in a documentary produced by Gerard Pique's company without the board knowing about it.

The Griezmann chapter is closed in the eyes of the Barcelona board, despite players like Samuel Umtiti stating that they would like the 28-year-old to join the Catalan giants.

Instead, the club's most desired target to strengthen in attack will be Eintracht Frankfurt forward Luka Jovic. The technical secretariat at Barcelona have been to watch the 21-year-old play for both club and country, with Pep Segura and Eric Abidal watching him play against Portugal for Serbia on Monday night.