In demand: Griezmann is being courted by
Liverpool
Liverpool are
closing on a £7million deal for Real Sociedad's highly-rated winger
Antoine Griezmann as director of football strategy Damien Comolli
says the club is ready to finance world class signings in
January.
Sportsmail revealed last month that Comolli was keen on
Griezmann after trying to sign him for St Etienne.
The 19-year-old was born in France but picked up by Sociedad in
2005 and has shown great promise in La Liga with Manchester United
and Arsenal also showing interest.
However, Comolli looks to have beaten them to the punch as he
looks to hlp strengthen Liverpool with the investment from New
England Sports Ventures.
Comolli said: 'We have identified targets. If there's a
possibility of us getting a world-class player, we will have the
backing. John (Henry) and Tom (Werner) want to win - and you win
with top players.'
