Although the summer transfer window has ended, Spanish outlet SPORT reported that Barcelona are still considering signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in the January transfer window.
The Argentine’s departure from Tottenham was rumored to be off the table in the summer, but optimism has now grown over a potential move in the January transfer window. However, Spurs demand 15 million euros for his transfer
That interest comes from Barcelona manager Xavi, who sees the former Villarreal midfielder as ideal for his tactical plans.
Real Betis and Barcelona are interested in Tottenham Hotspur star Giovani Lo Celso.
Despite making a positive impression on manager Ange Postecoglou in pre-season, Lo Celso has yet to secure a starting place in a single Premier League game this season. The impressive performances of James Maddison for the Lilywhites this season have influenced the place of the South American in the starting line of the team. The former Leicester City star has quickly come into his own, scoring two goals and providing four assists in seven games this season.
This limited playing time has led to speculation about his future, with a return to La Liga mooted.
Real Betis currently appear as strong contenders, but the Blaugrana are also in the running. So far this season, the midfielder has managed just 63 minutes on the pitch in total, mainly due to injuries that have kept him out of Tottenham’s last three games.
Given these circumstances, it would be a wise decision for the 27-year-old to plan his future away from North London. Tottenham Hotspur star Giovani Lo Celso went above and beyond under Ange Postecoglou (Image: Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
If the attacking midfielder decides to leave, La Liga seems the most likely destination for Barcelona to lead. However, they would have to spend a fair amount to sign him. Xavi’s side struggled to sign Atletico Madrid loanee Joao Felix this summer. Funding a January move may not be easy, given the limitations of financial fair play.
