Aston Villa is reportedly interested in signing Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham this summer. The Argentine midfielder, who is likely to be sold by Spurs, has a year left on his contract and was not a regular starter under manager Ange Postecoglou this season. As a result, Lo Celso is open to leaving the club, and several clubs are eyeing a move for him.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, is particularly keen on Lo Celso. Emery had the midfielder on loan during his time at Villarreal in 2022 and is now hoping to reunite with him at Villa Park. However, Lo Celso’s former club, Real Betis, would also love to have him back. The question remains whether Betis can afford to finance a deal for the midfielder.
Since joining Tottenham in 2019 for £27 million, Lo Celso has made just 108 appearances in five years. He has scored 10 goals and provided eight assists during that time. In the recently concluded 2023-24 Premier League season, Lo Celso made 22 appearances, but only four of them were starts.
Before his time at Tottenham, Lo Celso spent 18 months on loan at Villarreal between January 2022 and the summer of 2023. During his loan spell, he played 51 times for the LaLiga side and helped them reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Overall, Lo Celso’s potential move to Aston Villa could provide a fresh start for the Argentine midfielder. Under Emery’s guidance, he could regain his form and become a key player for the club. It remains to be seen which club will ultimately secure Lo Celso’s services, but his talent and potential make him an attractive prospect for any team in need of midfield reinforcements.