Tottenham are requesting a bargain £17million fee for midfielder Giovani Lo Celso this summer, and that has got to put Newcastle on red alert. The Argentine spent the second half of the 21-22 season on loan at Villarreal.
Lo Celso, 26, has failed to hit the heights he did at Real Betis when Spurs brought him to North London – initially on loan. Joining Tottenham in 2019, he has produced just 14 goal involvements in 84 games, starting only 50.
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Spurs loaned him to Villarreal for the second half of last season and he immediately showed what he can do, under Unai Emery. He played a crucial part in the Yellow Submarine’s Champions League campaign.
Reaching the semi-finals, his stock is back on top. But this summer is an intriguing one for the Copa America winner, with Fabrizio Romano reporting Spurs are willing to cash in for a bargain fee of just £17million.
Newcastle got to be on red alert for Tottenham ace Lo Celso
Newcastle are expected to bring in a number of signings this summer, but they will have Financial Fairplay looking over their shoulder. So, getting value for money is key. Lo Celso, for £17million, is certainly that.
While he has struggled in England, he is still only 26 and just needs a team where he plays regularly. Newcastle have solid options in midfield; Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton combining superbly to push the Toon forward.
But they lack a proper no.10, one that can combine midfield and attack. Joelinton has turned himself into more of a six or an eight, while Bruno is box-to-box. Lo Celso is a 10, or a winger. He gives another dimension.
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