Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want Real Betis ace Giovani Lo Celso.
Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has told Radio La Red that there is nothing new to share about Tottenham Hotspur’s attempts to sign him.
Spurs are in desperate need of new signings after going nearly 18 months without a new face, and midfield reinforcements are wanted.
Mousa Dembele hasn’t really been replaced since leaving in January, whilst Christian Eriksen looks set to move on for pastures new this summer.
One of the main names linked with a move to Spurs is Betis ace Lo Celso, who impressed in a season-long loan with the La Liga side, and his move has been made permanent having fallen out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain.
The 23-year-old hit 16 goals and six assists for Betis, emerging as a goalscoring midfielder with outstanding technical ability, and Tottenham are moving for him.
The Mirror claim that Tottenham have had a £62million bid rejected, but Lo Celso is attempting to force through a move as he wants to work with compatriot Mauricio Pochettino.
Now, Lo Celso has tackled the rumours head-on for the first time. He’s suggested that there’s nothing new with the move and is focused on Argentina’s Copa America hopes, but he did note that the Premier League is ‘strong’, hinting his interest in a move.
“There’s nothing new about Tottenham, I’m 100% focused on the national team,” said Lo Celso. “We know how strong the English league is, but I’m not focused on that,” he added.
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