As we approach the final week of the summer transfer window, Barcelona have stepped up their efforts to strengthen two of Xavi’s priority positions.
The Barça coach wants to sign a new right-back in the team, along with a new attacking midfielder.
Joao Cancelo is reportedly closing in on a loan move to Camp Nou, but that leaves the option of Bernardo Silva almost unattainable.
That is why Barcelona have shifted their attention towards Giovani Lo Celso. It appears the club are reportedly considering a loan move for the Tottenham playmaker in this last week of the transfer window.
Barcelona have made contacts with Lo Celso
According to Gerard Romero, Barcelona have made contact with Lo Celso’s entourage in the last few days.
The club have made their interests known, but as things stand, they are not in a position to go after the Tottenham playmaker.
This is largely because of the club’s finances. The Blaugrana still need to sanction a few more exits before they can make a move for Lo Celso/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72565947/1601996355.0.jpg)
Barcelona have recently loaned Sergino Dest to PSV Eindhoven, but they are yet to find a resolution for the future of Marcos Alonso and Clement Lenglet.
As Barça take time to find suitors for their unwanted first-team stars, the option of signing Lo Celso could slip away as well.
As per recent reports, it appears Real Betis are leading Barcelona in the race to sign the Argentine international, who has no future at Spurs.
The coming days, therefore, could prove to be crucial as Barça desperately look to secure the signing of an attacking midfielder, who can complement an otherwise depleted attacking unit.