{"id":154726,"date":"2018-06-14T16:45:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T20:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=154726"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:51:11","slug":"ftn-griezmann-bale-david-luiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/06\/14\/ftn-griezmann-bale-david-luiz\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest on Martial, Griezmann, Bale and David Luiz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Football Transfer News, brought to you by Last Word on Football. On today\u2019s edition, we will discuss Antoine Griezmann rejecting Barcelona, the future of Anthony Martial, what Gareth Bale<\/a> is up to, and which London side are monitoring Chelsea<\/a> defender David Luiz.<\/p>\n

Latest on Martial, Griezmann, Bale and David Luiz<\/h1>\n

The Decision 2.0<\/h2>\n

Antoine Griezmann has made a video announcing that he is staying with Atletico Madrid, thus has effectively rejected long-term admirers FC Barcelona.<\/p>\n

This will come as an embarrassing blow to the Catalan giants. They had been monitoring the 29-goal striker for over six months. Barcelona will now turn their attention to the likes of Anthony Martial and Paulo Dybala who could both be interested, as they are unhappy at their respective current clubs.<\/p>\n

Moody Martial<\/h2>\n

Anthony Martial wants out of Manchester United<\/a> according to his agent. He spoke to French reporters expressing his client’s frustration at lack of game time in Manchester. The French youngster is reportedly furious at missing out on the French 2018 World Cup squad.<\/p>\n

Tottenham<\/a> and Juventus are both interested in Martial\u2019s signature. United would rather sell him abroad, however, they want Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham. Tottenham will likely push to snare the youngster in any deal involving their prized Belgian centre-back.<\/p>\n

Arsenal Chase David Luiz<\/h2>\n

Arsenal<\/a> have reportedly had a bid of \u00a320 million rejected by Chelsea for Brazillian defender David Luiz. Luiz has been frozen out of Stamford Bridge, and the former PSG man is reportedly open to a move across the English capital. Arsenal have had defensive issues for some time. It would, therefore, be a gamble recruiting the eccentric Brazillian. He could provide the answer to their defensive chaos, or make it worse.<\/p>\n

Bale Out<\/h2>\n

Real Madrid<\/a> have set a value of \u00a3150 million on Welsh star Gareth Bale. The former Tottenham winger has had limited game time in Madrid and has thus said he is ready for a move, stating this directly following the Champion\u2019s League final.<\/p>\n

Tottenham are interested, but the price tag may not be feasible for the North London side. Manchester United, PSG and Bayern Munich are also monitoring this year’s Champions League final match-winner.<\/p>\n

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