According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is open to joining Napoli, but Barcelona are also interested in the Argentinean.
Tuesday’s printed edition of the pink paper (page 10) provides the latest updates regarding Lo Celso’s possible move to the Stadio Maradona. According to journalist Maurizio Nicita, the 27-year-old is open to joining the Partenopei, but Spurs don’t want to loan him out again.
Therefore, they demand a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy. According to the report, Barcelona are also interested in the former Villarreal loanee.
Napoli are not expected to make a formal bid soon, given that Lo Celso is seen as a potential replacement for Piotr Zielinski. The Poland international is wanted by Lazio and will leave Napoli if he doesn’t extend his contract expiring in June 2024.
The Serie A champions need a new central midfielder to replace Tanguy Ndombele who returned to Tottenham after a one-year loan at the Stadio Maradona, but new coach Rudi Garcia has said that he wants a ‘physical player’ to help Zambo Anguissa.