Giovani Lo Celso is poised to leave Tottenham after struggling for playing time under Ange Postecoglou.
Lo Celso’s future has been uncertain since the start of the transfer window. Despite playing a part in Argentina’s Copa America win, the attacking midfielder is not in plans of Tottenham going ahead and according to a report from Estadio Deportivo, the Argentine international is all set to part ways with the club on the back of Ange Postecoglou’s unfulfilled promise from last season.
Lo Celso was expected to be on the move last summer after having spent 18 months out on loan but the Australian manager wanted him around and promised him enough minutes. But, he couldn’t deliver as the 28-year-old was involved in 24 matches but he was on the pitch for less than 600 minutes.
After having struggled for minutes last season, Lo Celso is pushing hard to leave the club. With his contract running out, Tottenham are also ready to sanction his departure. But, nothing concrete has happened so far.
Meanwhile, he has been left out of the Spurs squad for the opening fixtures of the season despite being fully fit and as confirmed by those close to the player, the club and the player are no longer on the same page.
While he was linked with a move to Aston Villa, it hasn’t gone through and according to the report, the Argentine has practically decided that his time in England is over. He is on the lookout for an ideal destination for himself but is not looking to return to his homeland yet. He wants to continue in Europe with Spain being the preferred destination.
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Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano feels Tottenham are still exploring opportunities as the transfer deadline rapidly approaches.
The North London club have done some exceptional transfer business so far. Apart from extending the loan spell of Timo Werner, they have added Dominic Solanke, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Lucas Bergvall to their squad. While these signings will surely help them fight for a top-four finish, Tottenham are still in the market for opportunities as well get close to the deadline day.
Fabrizio Romano believes Spurs are not yet done and they could make further signings before the deadline if an opportunity presents itself.
While speaking on GIVEMESPORT, the Italian transfer expert said: “The deal they did with Burnley [for Odobert] was completely silent. So, I think they’re still working on something, and I’m told they’re still working on something, but there is still nothing concrete or close to being completed. But I can confirm Tottenham are still in the market for opportunities.”
Romano feels Spurs are still in the market for new signings despite having added some top players to their ranks in the ongoing transfer window. They are quietly working on potential deals just like they did when they signed Odobert from Burnley. While no deals are close to completion and nothing concrete has emerged yet, the encouraging news for Spurs fans is that their team remains active in the market for opportunities.
Destiny Udogie is expected to be their first-choice left-back under Ange Postecoglou but they are in the market for another full-back with Ben Davies on the decline. The North London club are also interested in bringing in another centre-back and have been linked with Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen who could be on the move for free because of the Catalan club’s financial situation.
