Barcelona want to sign Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in January; Argentina international has enjoyed resurgence in Spurs line-up in recent weeks, starting three of four league games and scoring against Manchester City and Aston Villa
Barcelona manager Xavi wants the club to sign Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso in the January transfer window.
The need for a player of Lo Celso’s profile has been heightened by an injury to Gavi.
The request is actually considered a test of how much support Xavi has among the Barca hierarchy.
Xavi identified Lo Celso as a top target in the summer but both the player and Tottenham were keen for him to stay.
He has been impressive lately for Spurs following injuries to several players, especially against Man City, and scored against both the Premier League champions and third-placed Aston Villa.
Lo Celso, who will have 18 months left on his contract in January, has started three of Spurs’ last four league games, and played the last 17 minutes of Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He has already played more Premier League minutes under Ange Postecoglou than in any campaign since 2020/21, having spent most of the last two seasons on loan at Villarreal.
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