BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. Nottingham Forest and Brighton have also considered him as they look to bolster their Championship squads. JOHN HARTSON has urged Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann…even though he knows they will never spend that much on a player. Keep up to date with ALL the Barcelona news, gossip and transfers on our club pageAnd Mundo Deportivo report Barcelona are keen to tie the trio down to improved contracts. instagram4Paul Pogba stood over his father with a birthday cakePogba captioned the image on Instagra. Getty Images7James Rodriguez has not featured much for Real Madrid under Zinedine ZidaneAP:Associate. and mum YeoPaul Pogba celebrates with his family after Manchester United beat Saint-EtienneThe Sun. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January. Meaning the Special One also looks to be left with just three fully-fit centre backs when they welcome the Baggies. to slip through the netSouthgate added: I know Steve has quite a vociferous view on it.