Tottenham Hotspur might be about to get another player off their transfer list as Real Betis are planning to sign Giovani Lo Celso.
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Lo Celso Made ‘Top Target’
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Betis are “pushing to sign” Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. The player has been attracting serious interest from the La Liga side after they made him their “target”.
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With Nabil Fekir close to leaving Real Betis, negotiations for Lo Celso will start soon. Saudi Arabian club Al Jazira are said to be advancing in talks for the French professional footballer. That might help facilitate this transfer, with Romano adding that the Argentine is expected to leave Spurs this summer.
Lo Celso has already had a short stint with Real Betis in 2018-19. Thus, he should have no problem settling in if the transfer materialises.
Benchwarmer Role at Spurs
Ange Postecoglou prefers the likes of Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Pape Matar Sarr for his midfield. This has turned Lo Celso into a fringe payer. Consequently, he has made just four league starts under his Australian manager, playing 506 minutes.
The signing of youngsters Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray from Djurgarden and Leeds United means the writing is on the wall for the 28-year-old, with Spurs clearly prioritising young players.
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Moreover, Lo Celso’s injury record hasn’t been very encouraging either. He has missed ten or more games in each of the last five seasons. With a huge number of games being played in modern football, staying injury-free is imperative to stake a claim for your place in a club like Spurs.
At Real Betis, he has a better chance of making it into the starting lineup and recovering his form. Hence a move away might benefit both him and the club.