Real Betis are reportedly preparing to demand huge money for Giovani Lo Celso.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Betis will demand a huge €60million (£52million) for midfielder Giovani Lo Celso when they make his move permanent this summer.
Lo Celso, 22, emerged as a star in Argentina with hometown club Rosario Central, before being snapped up by French giants Paris Saint-Germain in 2016.
The midfielder notched six goals in 48 games for PSG last season, but was deemed somewhat surplus to requirements by Thomas Tuchel last summer, prompting a loan move to Betis.
Lo Celso has become a star in Andalusia, hitting 12 goals this season, and Marca report that Betis will acquire 80% of the player’s rights for €25million (£21.6million) this summer, making his loan permanent.
Then, Betis would allegedly demand a whopping £52million for the Argentinian, more than double what they’re paying for him, as they look to turn him into a quick yet massive profit.
A host of clubs are thought to be queueing up for Lo Celso, and the Daily Mail report that Tottenham Hotspur are one team taking a keen interest in his signature.
Mauricio Pochettino will certainly be familiar with his compatriot, especially as the Rosario-born star hails from the same region as the Spurs boss.
As a talented, left-footed midfielder who can drive through midfield, Lo Celso fits as a replacement for Mousa Dembele in the Spurs midfield, but whether they are prepared to spend such big money remains to be seen.
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