Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has revealed he attempted to sign Antoine Griezmann for Valencia in 2011.
Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann was linked with a move to the Parc des Princes in the previous transfer window after scoring 22 goals for the second successive LaLiga season.
"When I arrived here [PSG], I saw many names circulating – and names of major players. But the most important is the players who are here," Emery told RMC Sport.
"I know Griezmann but I never talked to him. He is a very good player. Five years ago, when I was the coach of Valencia and he was at Real Sociedad, I told my president to sign him.
"But it didn't happen. Now, he said he is very happy at Atletico Madrid."
"I have no doubt about him [Cavani]. I go to the supermarket every day, I buy a lot of confidence and I give it to the players," he added.
"Cavani started rushing a bit. I told him to be calmer. He is 29 years old – this is a good year for a player.
"I asked him to create chances, which he has done, and later he will score. There are days when he will be worse, but he will eventually be decisive. He likes the responsibility.
"It's important to give confidence to Cavani, and it's hard to sign a very important player who is going to compete with him.
"Jese has played as a striker, he is versatile, as is Augustin, a young player who is ready to play and will progress."
