Spurs transfer news: Giovani lo Celso wants to join Tottenham from Real Betis
The Daily Mirror (h/t Daily Star) reports that Argentine sensation Giovani lo Celso is trying to force a move to Tottenham from Real Betis.
The 23-year-old was on loan at Betis last season from Paris Saint-Germain and the report claims that the La Liga side opted to sign the Argentine for £20m.
Lo Celso is a part of the Argentine side for the Copa America and racked up 16 goals and 5 assists for Betis last season. Betis want £70m for their star, according to the report, while Tottenham have seen a £62m bid rejected by the Spanish club.
Tottenham need to up the ante for Lo Celso’s signing
Betis have to pay PSG a sell-on fee, and the report claims that Lo Celso has a release clause of £80m.
However, Tottenham believe they can sign the Argentine attacker for a lower amount (h/t Daily Star), and it will be interesting to see how things proceed regarding Lo Celso’s future.
The 23-year-old could be a great signing for Spurs but spending huge on a player with no Premier League experience is a bit risky.
However, Tottenham have to spend in the summer in order to strengthen the side. Mauricio Pochettino didn’t sign a player in two transfer windows but needs to be backed with some new faces.
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Lo Celso is an expensive purchase but if Pochettino wants the Argentine to join him, Spurs should do all they can to sign the 23-year-old.
