Report: Tottenham now in direct negotiations to sell ‘magnificent’ player
Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Villarreal over selling Giovani Lo Celso in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has reported on Twitter that Villarreal “are in direct negotiations with Tottenham” for Argentina international midfielder Lo Celso. Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery is now in charge of Villarreal, and he has Lo Celso at the top of his list, according to Romano. The Italian journalist has added that Tottenham are willing to sell the 26-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder – described as “a magnificent player” by Sevilla president Jose Castro on ABC de Sevilla in June 2022 – but only on their own terms. Photo by Aitor Alcalde – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur in talks with Villarreal over Giovani Lo Celso sale Exit likely In our view, if Tottenham Hotspur are already in talks with Villarreal over selling Giovani Lo Celso, then an exit is likely. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Villarreal. Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte clearly does not rate the Argentine, which is why he sent him out on loan in the first place. Spurs did well without Lo Celso last season and finished in the Premier League top four, and we do not think that he would be able to get into the team at Tottenham next season. In other news, Fabio Paratici wants £21m to sell homegrown Tottenham 23-year-old
Transfer news, rumors: Cristiano Ronaldo holds Man United talks, Napoli sign Kim, Villarreal want Lo Celso
What's better than a cup of coffee and the latest transfer news? Join in as CBS Sports provides the latest updates from around the world and what they mean to your favorite teams. Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Manchester to hold talks with the club about his future. Napoli are now set to sign Kim Min-Jae from Fenerbahce, while Jules Kounde finally seems to be heading to Barcelona. Giovani Lo Celso looks to be headed back to Spain and Juventus are still interested in signing Timo Werner from Chelsea. Let's get to latest: In the six-yard box The biggest transfer stories of the day. These are the deals that are happening, or at least on the verge of getting done. Napoli are set to sign Kim Napoli are set to sign Kim Min-Jae as a new center back from Fenerbahçe by triggering €19.5m release clause, according to Di Marzio. The South Korean center back was close to joining Rennes but Napoli hijacked the deal and won the race this week. The player will undergo a medical ahead of signing with his new club on Tuesday. FC Barcelona are finally close to ending the Kounde saga One of the transfer stories of the summer finally seems to be close to coming to an end. Barcelona are close to completing a deal to sign Kounde from Seville, beating Chelsea who were also in talks for the center back. Personal terms were fully agreed with Kounde earlier this week and Chelsea are now exploring other options. This would mark the second time the Spanish side has won a transfer race against Chelsea this summer, after Raphinha also decided to join Xavi's side earlier this month. Want more insider transfer news? Listen below and follow as twice a week Fabrizio Romano joins ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more.