According to a recent report by the Spanish news outlet Mucho Deporte, Tottenham Hotspur have launched a new £61m bid to bring Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to North London during this ongoing summer transfer window. Spurs have been keeping tabs on the La Liga prospect all summer, but Sky Sports had reported earlier this week that talks have stalled between the two clubs over a potential deal for Lo Celso in this off-season.
Giovani Lo Celso Enjoyed A Rich Vein Of Form In The Spanish Top-Flight
The Rosario born talent experienced a solid campaign with Betis after he put in some majestic performances for them in the La Liga last season. Spurs are in dire need of finding a suitable replacement for Christian Eriksen who looks destined to leave the Premier League club this summer. Lo Celso could prove to be a valuable asset under Mauricio Pochettino’s stewardship in the coming years.
The South American prospect will fit in well at Spurs as he is a significant goal-threat from midfield. The Argentine midfield ace has an incredible future ahead of him and could become a world-class talent in Europe someday. Lo Celso scored 16 goals and grabbed six assists in 46 matches for Betis in the last term across all competitions. It might be safe to say that his stellar goal-scoring record has raised his value in the European transfer market.
The 23-year-old has earned 18 international caps for Argentina and has two goals to his name for his nation thus far. He also had the pleasure of representing his country in the Olympic Games.
What Will The Argentine Midfielder Add To Pochettino’s Team?
Lo Celso has enough pace in his locker to make some driving runs from midfield, which creates space and openings for others around him. He is also an accurate passer of the ball and can split open the most rigid of defences with his perfectly weighted through-balls.
The South American dazzler retains the ball well for his side and is a significant goal-threat from long-range. However, he still has a lot to learn so playing under Pochettino could help him take his game to the next level.
The addition of a player of Lo Celso’s ilk will undoubtedly add another dimension to Tottenham’s attack going forward. He will be an ideal replacement for Eriksen if the Dane decided to leave this summer and will also provide more competition for players such as Ndombele, Harry Winks, Eric Dier and Oliver Skipp at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Final Verdict
All in all, it could turn out to be a clever move for Spurs if they can successfully lure Lo Celso to North London before the start of the new campaign.
