Antoine Griezmann lets slip about Arsenal transfer arrangement
Arsenal target Antoine Griezmann has seemingly let slip that Carlos Vela will NOT be re-joining the Gunners this summer.
The Mexican forward, who plays alongside Griezmann for Real Sociedad, was reportedly set for a move back to the Emirates after an impressive season in Spain.
Arsenal have a £3.5 million buy-back option on the 25-year-old having sold him to Sociedad at a knockdown price in 2012.
However, Frenchman Griezmann – who is also interesting Arsene Wenger – appeared to indicate that the Gunners have relinquished their right on Vela, reportedly for a fee of around £10m.
Speaking about Vela, Griezmann said: ‘He’s quiet, and signed with Real and he looks comfortable.’
Source: http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/22/antoine-g ... t-4771461/