Real Betis have turned to Tottenham Hotspur star Giovani Lo Celso to bolster their midfield options for the season, according to Marca.
Real Betis cannot secure their top target to replace Nabil Fekir, Dani Ceballos. Despite presenting an improved offer to Real Madrid, Betis’ chances of luring Ceballos away from the Santiago Bernabeu appear slim.
With injuries sidelining key midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid don’t want to let the Utrera native return to the Andalusian side. Ceballos will stay in Madrid.
Betis have shifted focus to Lo Celso, who is surplus to requirements at Tottenham. He has only a year left on his deal with the London club, but Spurs are reportedly proving difficult negotiators.
Betis have submitted a £5 million bid for the Argentine midfielder. Per the report, personal terms with Lo Celso are already agreed. Betis is now waiting for a response from Tottenham.
Interestingly, Fabrizio Romano claims Betis may include a future option to buy Johnny Cardoso or a percentage of his transfer as part of their proposal for Lo Celso. This potential add-on could sway Tottenham in the final hours of the transfer window.
Betis are reportedly intensifying their efforts to secure Lo Celso for their roster in the final hours, and we wait to see if they can get the deal over the line.
Tottenham should bin Lo Celso as soon as possible
While Tottenham may want to play hardball for Lo Celso, it might be in the best interests of both the club and the player to part ways.
Despite performing on loan and for the Argentine national team, the 28-year-old has struggled to deliver in the Premier League. His performances have often been inconsistent, and he has failed to cement his place in the starting XI.
Tottenham could recoup some of the investment they made in him and free up valuable funds for other transfer targets. Not many clubs would offer more for his services right now.