Giovani Lo Celso to Barcelona transfer latest – Xavi demand, Tottenham stance, Napoli deal

Giovani Lo Celso faces a somewhat uncertain future at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window. The 27-year-old midfielder was heavily linked with an exit from north London in the summer following his eye-catching performances while out on loan at Villarreal last term.

Despite missing a large chunk of the season due to injury, Lo Celso featured 22 times in La Liga for the Spanish outfit, directly contributing towards five goals. The Argentina international returned to Spurs, where he was offered a second chance to impress by Ange Postecoglou.

The new Tottenham boss reportedly fended off interest from several top clubs across Europe to retain Lo Celso. Following his return to the Premier League, the Argentine has thrived under Postecoglou's stewardship, scoring twice in his last three starts.

With the January transfer window just around the corner, Lo Celso has begun to attract interest in his services again. So, with that being said, football.london have taken a look at the biggest stories concerning the Spurs midfielder.

Xavi demand

According to Sky Sports, Xavi wants to bring Lo Celso to Barcelona next month. The report states that the Catalan side have 'heightened' their interest in the Argentina after Gavi picked up a knock.

It's said that Xavi identified Lo Celso as a target in the summer, but both the player and Spurs were 'very keen' to stay in north London. The Tottenham midfielder has 18 months remaining on his contract.

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Napoli snubbed

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