Hermoso or Lodi could be included in Griezmann-Saúl swap

Hermoso or Lodi could be included in Griezmann-Saúl swap

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According to a report by 'Catalunya Radio', one of the two players could also be moving to the Camp Nou

Griezmann looks closer than ever to sealing a return to Atlético de Madrid. The swap deal with Saúl Ñíguez seems to be on track. However, according to a report by Marta Carreras for 'Catalunya Radio', Mario Hermoso or Renan Lodi may also be included in the transfer.

As reported by SPORT, Barça would not accept a straight swap deal for the French striker as they feel his market value is much higher than that of the Spanish midfielder. It is believed that Barcelona have asked for 15 million euros in addition to Saúl for the French international. However, it now seems that Atlético de Madrid would prefer to include another player in their bid to bring Griezmann back to the Wanda Metropolitano.

Barcelona needs to reduce its wage bill and Griezmann's departure seems to be the key. Everything seems to indicate that a transfer will be sorted: Griezmann is keen to return to the Madrid-based club; Diego Simeone would like to have him in next season's squad; and Saúl would be tempted to move to Camp Nou.

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