The France international signed a new contract in July but with a €100million release clause still present the 26-year-old continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Barcelona have recently emerged as a potential destination. Should the former Real Sociedad forward depart after the World Cup, Atletico will turn their attentions to Mertens, who is also being tracked by Manchester United and their Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The France international signed a new contract in July but with a €100million release clause still present the 26-year-old continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Barcelona have recently emerged as a potential destination.

Should the former Real Sociedad forward depart after the World Cup, Atletico will turn their attentions to Mertens, who is also being tracked by Manchester United and their Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Belgium international enjoyed the most productive season of his career last term, scoring 28 goals in 35 games, and is spearheading Napoli’s bid for the Serie A title this time around.
Mertens, like Griezmann, signed a new deal in the summer after turning down an approach from Antonio Conte but his release clause is considerably cheaper at  €28m and AS claim his versatility would appeal to Atletico who could also lose Yannick Carrasco next summer.