Aston Villa linked with Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reduced their asking price for Giovani Lo Celso, a target for Aston Villa, as they seek to offload the midfielder before the end of the transfer window.

Lo Celso has had a mixed spell at Tottenham since joining from Real Betis five years ago for a substantial fee of around £42 million. During his time with the club, he made 108 appearances, contributing 10 goals and 8 assists. Despite these contributions, Lo Celso has struggled to consistently secure a place in Tottenham’s starting lineup, leading to uncertainty about his future with the team.

Born in Argentina, Lo Celso also possesses an Italian passport thanks to his Italian ancestry. His international career has been more successful, as he has earned 57 caps for Argentina, scoring 3 goals. His experience on the international stage, including appearances in major tournaments, highlights his quality as a player, even if his time at Tottenham has been somewhat underwhelming.

The uncertainty surrounding Lo Celso’s future became more apparent when he was left out of Tottenham’s squad for their pre-season match against Bayern Munich. This exclusion was seen as a clear indication that the club is looking to move him on. With only a year remaining on his contract, Tottenham is keen to sell Lo Celso now to avoid losing him for free next summer.

According to recent reports from Football Insider, Tottenham has now lowered their asking price for the Argentine midfielder to just £10 million. This significant reduction suggests that Spurs are eager to facilitate his departure before the transfer window closes. It also reflects their desire to recoup some of their initial investment, even though they are set to incur a significant loss on the player.

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Tottenham’s decision to drop the asking price is a stark contrast to the hefty fee they paid to bring Lo Celso to north London. The club is likely bracing for a financial hit far greater than initially anticipated. Moreover, Spurs have reportedly made it clear that they are not interested in loan deals for Lo Celso, emphasizing their intent to sell him outright.

Aston Villa, who have been linked with Lo Celso, could find the new asking price appealing as they look to strengthen their midfield. For Villa, acquiring a player of Lo Celso’s quality and international experience at a reduced price could be an attractive prospect.

Tottenham’s reduced valuation of Giovani Lo Celso signals their determination to part ways with the midfielder before his contract expires. As the transfer window draws to a close, it remains to be seen whether a club like Aston Villa will capitalize on this opportunity to sign the Argentine at a bargain price.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.