With Pablo Gavi sidelined for an extended period owing to knee injury, Barcelona have already started vetting possible opportunities come January transfer window that are financially feasible and can be taken up for maybe a half season. One of those probable options is Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, according to reports by Mundo Deportivo.
Barcelona manager Xavi views Gavi’s position as a ‘priority’ position to address, and there are explanations that the Argentine ‘perfectly fits’ the profile that the Catalonia based club are looking to solve – someone who can play in-between the lines and has a quality to make an impact in the final third. Complement it by the fact that Gio has ample of experience at the top level which makes him a ‘fantastic alternative’ to Gavi’s absence.
Now we have to also deal with the fact that, Barcelona tried to sign Giovani Lo Celso in the last summer window, which was vetoed against by Ange Postecoglou and made him feel ‘important’. Although considering the fact that Lo Celso has only played four times since, a move away in winter cannot be ruled off.
And the FFP situation makes the 27-year-old an ideal solution for Barca.
With Maddison injured, there are possibilities we will start seeing Gio Lo Celso more and more come the conclusion of the ongoing international break. Lot depends on how he fares in the month leading to January, although it will come as a big surprise if Levy lets him go midseason considering the fact that there wouldn’t be any cover for Maddison unless we bring a creative midfielder through the doors.
