LaLiga Barcelona and United after the Frenchman

Atletico Madrid have a fight on their hands to keep hold of Antoine Griezmann and Fernando Torres is hoping that his teammate will pick life in the capital over Barcelona or Manchester United.

FIFA have already been informed of Los Rojiblancos' discontent in Barcelona's pursuit of Griezmann, an accusation which they deny.

"Griezmann is still with us and we have to enjoy him, Atletico can sign and keep hold of the best players," the striker told Radio MARCA on Wednesday.

"I would love it if Griezmann wants to stay at Atletico.

"You have to ask him [if he wants to stay], but when he decides to stay, it will be because he wants to."

Torres himself insists that he will always be happy to pull on the Atleti shirt, but accepts that the club are in charge when it comes to offering him a contract past the summer.

"I want to stay here forever," he noted.

"I have another six months on my contract. From there, it doesn't depend on me.

"I won't get involved with any destabilisation [of the coach] and more so when my name is being discussed.

"I will never allow any division between Simeone and myself."