Real Madrid target Antoine Griezmann after accepting defeat in Luis Suarez chase

Antoine Griezmann of Real Sociedad looks on during the La Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad de Futbol

Real Madrid have switched their sights from Luis Suarez to Antoine Griezmann, after accepting they will not be able to sign the Uruguay international from Liverpool, according to the Daily Express.

Suarez was Madrid’s main target this summer, a result of a stellar season in which the Uruguayan netted 31 goals and assisted a further 12 in the league.

However, Liverpool, who staunchly held onto to Suarez amid Arsenal’s bid last season, are refusing to sell, which means Madrid are now looking at Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman scored 20 goals last season from out wide last season, and his outstanding form led to his inclusion in the French World Cup squad, and has Griezmann has also attracted interest from Arsenal and PSG.

The 23-year-old is valued by Sociedad at £25 million, which is much less than Suarez would cost, even if Liverpool’s stance were to soften.

Despite the interest from around Europe, Griezmann has said no club has been in touch with his agent yet. He said: ”For peace of mind I have agents who manage my affairs.

“And yet, they haven’t said anything to me.

“I am ambitious, and if I leave, it will only be for a big European club.

“And it PSG came in for me? I would tell them to deal with my agents.

“PSG are a great club that are doing something beautiful.

“I don’t prefer one team over another, but PSG is a destination that has attracted more than one player in the past.”