Tottenham set asking price for Giovanni Lo Celso amid Villareal interest

Tottenham have warned Villareal that it will cost them £17m to keep Giovanni Lo Celso on a permanent deal this summer, following a successful loan spell with Unai Emery’s side.

The Argentinian midfielder, who did not feature in Antonio Conte’s plans, joined the Spanish side in January, making 16 La Liga appearances as well as featuring prominently on Villareal’s run to the Champions League semi-final.

Tottenham set asking price for Giovanni Lo Celso amid Villareal interest

VILLARREAL, SPAIN – MAY 15: Giovani Lo Celso of Villareal FC follows the axtion during the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio de la Ceramica. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images).

And, having been signed for a total of over £40m from Real Betis, it seems as though the Lilywhites are keen to recoup whatever they can for the 26-year-old, as they themselves look to fund a turnover of the squad.

Who else could leave?

Tanguy Ndombele is another that could depart this summer, having been let out on loan along with Lo Celso in January. However, Lyon are thought to be unwilling to activate the £60m option to buy written into the short-term deal.

Harry Winks is also free to depart, should anyone match the £25m asking price set on the Englishman’s head, while Steven Bergwijn could also leave north London and return to the Eredivise this summer.

There are serious chances for Steven Bergwijn to leave Tottenham in the summer, as Perisić is joining the club too. The plan is still the same. ⚪️ #THFC

Ajax have his name in the list since January but there are many clubs interested in him, race still open ⤵️ https://t.co/lIjq7ELDnE

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 29, 2022

Both fullbacks, in the form of Sergio Reguilon and Emerson Royal, could also leave should suitable offers come in for the pair, with Conte looking to upgrade on his wing-backs and Ivan Perisic on the verge of joining the club.