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New twist in Tottenham Hotspur’s Giovani Lo Celso pursuit

Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina in action during the Copa America Brazil 2019 group B match between Argentina and Paraguay at Mineirao Stadium on Jun...
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Tottenham Hotspur are trying to sign Giovani Lo Celso.

TOPSHOT - Colombia's James Rodriguez (C) and Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso vie for the ball during their Copa America football tournament group match at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador,...

Sky Sports reported this week that Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Giovani Lo Celso is on hold after talks broke down.

But there could be a new twist after reports in Spain last night suggested a move is back on the agenda.

Estadio Deportivo report Tottenham’s pursuit of Lo Celso is ’80 per cent done’.

The report says Tottenham have held numerous meetings with Real Betis over a move.

The big sticking point is the price, with Betis holding out for his £88 million release clause.

Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Copa America Brazil 2019 quarterfinal match between Argentina and Venezuela at Maracana...

Betis have already spent £20 million to acquire him from Paris Saint-Germain, and so are counting that against the money they plan to receive for him if he is sold.

The report adds that Tottenham plan to sell players first before returning to Betis with an improved offer.

One player who could leave is Christian Eriksen, who has only one year remaining on his contract.

Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis looks on during the La Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Abanca-Balaídos on March 10, 2019 in Vigo, Spain.