Fabrizio Romano has claimed on Twitter that Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier will be an option for Lille if reported Arsenal target Zeki Celik leaves.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has reported that Spurs right-back Aurier could replace Celik at French champions Lille.
Arsenal links
Celik has been linked with a move to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, although latest speculation suggests that he could join Italian club Fiorentina before the summer transfer window closes next week.
The London Evening Standard reported in June that Arsenal are among the clubs interested in the £13 million-rated Lille right-back.
Tottenham and Manchester United were also mentioned as interested clubs in the report.
Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that Fiorentina are in talks with Lille over Celik.
Tottenham Hotspur exit
And, according to Romano, if the 24-year-old Turkey international right-back leaves, then Aurier could replace him at Lille.
No big loss for Tottenham
Tottenham head coach Nuno does have options at right-back.
Matt Doherty joined only last summer, while Japhet Tanganga is doing well at right-back for Spurs at the moment.
Spurs can actually afford to let Aurier – who cost Spurs £23 million in transfer fees in the summer of 2017 when they signed him from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Goal.com – leave.
Lille won the Ligue 1 title last season and will play in the Champions League now.
A move to the French club could help Aurier, 28, in his career.
Celik to Arsenal?
As for Arsenal and Celik, perhaps a transfer is still possible.
The Athletic reported only this week that right-back Hector Bellerin is still hoping to leave Arsenal.
This means that the North London club could need a replacement right-back.
Yes, Fiorentina are keen on the Lille star, but no deal has been struck yet, and Arsenal could still get him.
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