Are Tottenham under-valuing Barcelona target Giovani Lo Celso?
In a recent turn of events, Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso‘s transfer news to Barcelona has been making some rounds. While it is not known whether the news will turn to reality, it raises an important question from a Spurs perspective, as reported by FCBN.
There is a chance that Tottenham Hotspur might be selling him for 16 million Euros. He faces an unsure future with the North London team. This is not a huge shock to fans. Lo Celso missed a majority of the season due to an injury. Further, he was being linked to an exit in the summer after his marvellous performances while out on loan at Villarreal last term.
However, the recent news is shocking. Giovani Lo Celso, despite his absence, is an asset to Tottenham. It will be a massive loss to Tottenham if they decide to sell him for a meagre amount of 15 million euros. There are many alternatives that Tottenham can consider instead of settling for a deal that seems to have more cons than pros.
Are Tottenham incurring losses by selling Lo Celso?
In the first place, the decision to sell Lo Celso itself is one that should be reversed. A midfielder in his mid-twenties cannot be a liability to Spurs. Lo Celso, despite his injury has given five assists to Spurs this season. Moreover, he is exceptional as a midfielder.
The fact that a club like Barcelona is looking for him, and Xavi has praised him means something. Lo Celso plays full-time for Argentina and only missed the World Cup because of an injury. When he opened up about not having played for his country, support poured in for him because fans were sure that he will get his turn and his due. They all root for a win from Lo Celso.
He has also been considered for a winger position in Spurs. Losing him at such a crucial time would be very hard for the club. Even if they want to sell Giovani, they should make the most out of the sale and sell him at either market price or negotiate with Xavi to increase the amount of money he is willing to give for one of Tottenham’s best players.
Barcelona is currently desperate for a midfielder. The best thing Tottenham can do is use this to their advantage. This will ensure that a good player like Lo Celso is not under valued and gets his actual worth, either by being retained or sold for his market value if not more. Xavi really thinks of him highly as a player, it is time Postecoglou sees him for the same.
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Selling Giovani Lo Celso for less than market value can be detrimental for Tottenham. It is only fair that a player of his stature gets his due. Tottenham should be mindful of how much they sell him for, if they plan to do it at all.
