Simeone: I hope Griezmann keeps growing LaLiga - Atlético Praised Vietto and Gameiro

Transfer business was at the heart of Diego Simeone's latest press conference as journalists were keen to get an insight into the incomings and outgoings at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

One of the biggest headlines of the summer was Antoine Griezmann's decision to stay in Madrid, though the coach would not give his thoughts on why he made that call.

"That's a question for him, I'm very respectful of player's decisions when they stay and when they go, an opinion about how he feels is a good question for him," he responded.

"I hope he keeps growing even more than he has until now, he has no limit, he's important for us and is a good teammate, surrounded by the people who form a squad which is improving."

In terms of new arrivals, particularly Olivier Giroud, the Argentinian would not be drawn on what may still be to come in the weeks ahead.

"The Sporting Management team handle singings above the point of talking about what we need during the season, it's difficult to talk about specific names," he insisted.

"You have to be careful because they keep coming up and there are always rumours that some are leaving or others are coming, but I can't add anything."

Another player linked with an exit is Sime Vrsaljko, who has been strongly linked with Internazionale, though it appears that Simeone is not so convinced that he will depart.

"We're very happy with Sime, he had a very good World Cup, especially showing what he can do in attack and was decisive for his team," he added.

"We are waiting for him to arrive on August 6 and after that we will see the needs of the club, I'm happy with what he's given us, he's an important player."

Two more players who could follow him out of the exit door are strikers Kevin Gameiro and Luciano Vietto, yet both have been heavily involved in pre-season to date.

"We always have the idea that the best way to respect us is to work with everyone in the best way until their last day here," he revealed.

"Gameiro works non-stop, he shows his will to work as a team.

"Vietto is in a similar situation and tries to give his best.

"We want to use boys from the youth team for the future and as a coach I always try to improve the players we have at this moment."

Atletico will face Paris Saint-Germain in Singapore on Monday after beating Arsenal on penalties on Thursday evening.