Report: Tottenham could offer 25-year-old in swap, to beat Arsenal to signing

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Tottenham and Arsenal are battling to sign Juventus talent Dejan Kulusevski but Fabio Paratici is reportedly willing to offer Giovani Lo Celso, in order to win the race. Lo Celso is yet to shine under Antonio Conte.

In fact, for much of his Tottenham spell, Argentina international Lo Celso has only impressed in glimpses. His best form came around the time of his permanent switch to Spurs after an initial loan – under Jose Mourinho.

He failed to prove his worth during Mauricio Pochettino’s last few months, and initially struggled under Mourinho. But midway through the 2020-21 season, Lo Celso was improving. However, injuries have also hampered his progress.

Under Conte, Lo Celso has managed just one outing in the Premier League – coming in Conte’s first game against Everton. Kulusevski, meanwhile, has been regularly linked with Tottenham – but Arsenal, too.

Gazzetta reported that Sweden international Kulusevski also has admirers in Bayern Munich, and that a fee would not exceed £33.75million. Now, Gazzetta claim on their front page – as per Football Italia – that Lo Celso could be included.

Lo Celso and fee for Kulusevski – a good deal for Tottenham?

The midfielder has failed to prove his £27million fee at Spurs. While there has been glimpses, his best performances in the last few seasons has come for his country – playing a crucial role in Argentina’s Copa America win last summer.

Lo Celso needs to find a home where he can rid himself of these injuries, and play regularly. Is that Juventus? Unlikely, but if Juve want him, Lo Celso could be tempted. Perhaps a fee of £10million and Lo Celso would do the trick.