Tottenham's Lo Celso remains an option for Barça in January window
The midfielder is liked by Xavi and could join Barcelona mid-season
Giovani Lo Celso is still one of the possible signings that Xavi Hernandez, who tried to bring him in on several occasions during the last transfer window, likes the most.
The Argentinian perfectly fulfills the versatile profile that the Barcelona coach is looking for in midfield and despite the fact that his departure from Tottenham in the summer did not materialise, it seems that the January option is once again gaining momentum.
Despite impressing manager Ange Postecoglou during pre-season, Lo Celso has yet to get a starting chance in any Premier League game this season. This has led to speculation about his future and he has been linked with a possible return to LaLiga, with Real Betis the other major interest in his situation.
He has only played 63 minutes so far this season, largely due to physical problems that have kept him out of the London club's last three games. The situation is not to the liking of Lo Celso, who is beginning to look for a way out in the next transfer window and for whom Tottenham have set a price of arouhd €15 million.
Change of priorities
La Liga seems the most likely destination in the event of such an exit and Barca could be one of the major players interested in signing Lo Celso, although the arrival of Joao Félix on the last day of the market reduces the chances of the Argentine's arrival.
In addition, Barça's FFP situation will complicate things in the next transfer window. If they are able to bring in a player, they will have to prioritise the arrival of a more necessary profile, such as a pivot that can give Oriol Romeu some breathing space.
In this scenario, the name of Guido Rodríguez comes to mind, who could well leave in January if he decides not to renew his contract at the end of the season with Betis, who would see the Argentine's departure as the perfect opportunity to make a move for Lo Celso.
A three-way deal that could happen in the coming months, although Barça's financial situation continues to complicate any possible operation.
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