The list of players leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer may yet extend, as one player could be set for a move to a Premier League rival before the transfer window closes.
Aston Villa may come calling
With first-team squad members like Emerson Royal, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Bryan Gil already moving on this summer, there are very few fringe players left to depart Spurs now.
But, the future of Giovani Lo Celso remains in doubt. The Argentine featured sporadically under Ange Postecoglou last season, with injuries and form holding him back.
Now, the latest from the Daily Mail suggests Lo Celso could still leave Spurs this summer, with a switch to Aston Villa potentially still on the cards.
Villa have long been linked with the 28-year-old, particularly due to his previous connection with Unai Emery during their time at Villarreal.
Whether a move comes to fruition over the next couple of weeks or not remains to be seen.
Lo Celso left out of the Tottenham squad
Spurs played Bayern Munich at the weekend but Lo Celso was not included in Postecoglou’s matchday squad for the game. According to Fabrizio Romano, that is because the midfielder is likely to leave, with Villa and Real Betis mentioned as suitors.
Mike McGrath told The Last Word on Spurs that other Premier League clubs had also been looking at Lo Celso this summer.
It has been suggested previously that Spurs and Villa could be looking to strike a player-plus-cash deal involving Lo Celso and Jacob Ramsey (DSport).
Spurs Web Opinion
I thought we might keep hold of Lo Celso again this year, but the fact he was left out of the squad for the Bayern game does appear to suggest a move is being explored.
I would imagine the player himself would rather head back to Spain, though, where he seems to flourish.