Chelsea dealt huge blow in Griezmann pursuit

Antoine Griezmann, the 24 year old forward has been a target for Chelsea since a long time. The Blues have had offers rejected in the past. After this season's falter, to bolster their attack, they have re-ignited their interest in the France international and they look to acquire him this summer.

Antoine Griezmann hands Chelsea and United transfer blow

Last month, Chelsea were handed a boost in his pursuit as it was reported that he had told his close pals that he wants to move to England soon. After which, Chelsea were handed another boost as The Sun claimed that the Frenchman rejected Atletico Madrid's latest contract offer as he doesn't want to be priced out of a future move.

Griezmann has a £62m release clause in his current deal with the Spanish giants, but Madrid are keen to increase it to £115m to fend off interest.

Manchester City and Manchester United were also linked with him but Griezmann quashes all the rumours as he announced on a Spanish radio Monte Carlo that he will stay in a Spain for a bit longer.

“[My career], in this moment, passes through trying to go as far as possible in the Champions League and winning the European Championship. I only think about that and I have no desire to leave Atletico," he said.

Even the Club president Enrique Cerezo told Spanish radio station, Cadena Ser, that they have no intention of selling him in the summer.