According to a recent report by Estadio Deportivo (via Football.London), Real Betis are closing in on the signing of Nabil Fekir for €24m which could pave the way for Giovani Lo Celso to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The same source has claimed that if Fekir’s move to Betis goes through then Spurs will be the leading candidate to secure the services of Lo Celso in this off-season.
Giovani Lo Celso: A Rising Star In Spanish Football
The Argentine midfielder was in the form of his life for Real Betis last season. He put in a lot of match-winning performances for the La Liga outfit in the previous campaign. Lo Celso registered 16 goals and provided six assists in 46 matches for the Spanish side across all competitions. His remarkable goal-scoring form helped his team earn an impressive tenth place finish in the Spanish top-flight table in the last term.
The Rosario-born prospect has also made 18 appearances for Argentina at the international level while scoring twice for his nation so far. He was also an important member of the Argentine Olympic team in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
What Are The Argentine Talent’s Strengths?
Lo Celso has decent pace and can often make some clever runs from midfield to cause a lot of problems for the opposing defenders. He had also transformed himself into a regular goal-getter for Betis last season.
The Argentine hardly gives away the ball but could work on being more creative in the opposition half.
What makes the La Liga prospect such a highly sought-after talent is his ability to score goals consistently at the highest level. However, Lo Celso has only proven his worth for one season. So the jury is still out on whether he can replicate his numbers from last season at a foreign league.
Lo Celso’s Addition: Wise Move For Spurs?
Recruiting a prolific goal-scoring midfielder like Lo Celso will undeniably add more quality to Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He is precisely the kind of player who will thrive with regular first-team chances under Pochettino’s tutelage. The prospect of a Spurs midfield comprised of Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele will strike fear at the hearts of many teams in the English top-flight.
All signs point towards it being a brilliant move for Tottenham if they manage to land Lo Celso this summer.
