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Ivan Rakitic Welcomes Antoine Griezmann Arrival as Barcelona Continue to Pursue Other Striker Leads

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has offered his support to Antoine Griezmann ahead of his expected arrival from Atletico Madrid, as Barça continue their search for another striker to play back up to Luis Suarez.

After being snubbed by Griezmann last summer thanks to the infamous 'La Decision' video, La Blaugrana are expected to finally sign the Frenchman when his release clause comes into play on July 1, but until then they are seeking further striking reinforcements to alleviate the strain on Suarez.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the list of players they are currently looking at includes Tottenham's Fernando Llorente, Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder, Celta Vigo's Maxi Gomez and Girona's Cristhian Stuani.