Giovani Lo Celso has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur in recent months, with Barcelona keen on signing him.
Giovani Lo Celso was expected to leave Tottenham during the summer transfer window. But he ended up staying at the North London club. Things have not gone according to plan for him, and he has struggled for regular game time under Ange Postecoglou. A report from Fichajes claims Barcelona are interested in him, but he is not keen on joining the Spanish giants.
Real Betis are interested in signing the player as well, and it will be interesting to see if Lo Celso is willing to return to his former club during the January transfer window. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and it is evident that Tottenham will not be able to provide him with that opportunity.
Initially, there were rumours that Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was impressed with the midfielder’s performances in pre-season training and willing to give him opportunities this season. However, Tottenham have preferred James Maddison ahead of the Argentine playmaker, and Lo Celso, who joined Spurs in a €32 million deal, should look to move on.
He has played for Real Betis in the past and returning to the Spanish club could be ideal for him. At Barcelona, he might not be a regular starter, and he cannot afford to sit on the bench at a big club at this stage of his career.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to sanction his departure in January. They have started the season well and will look to push for UEFA Champions League qualification. They could certainly use more quality and depth in their squad. Selling Lo Celso in January might not be very appealing for the London club.
The 27-year-old is a technically gifted midfielder who can operate in a number of roles and his versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham if he stays at the club. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks, as Barcelona look to land him.
