Transfer rumours: Giovani Lo Celso could replace Barcelona’s Gavi and Arsenal give up on midfielder

LaLiga club are unlikely to look for a permanent replacement after receiving £6m in compensation from Fifa

Pa Sport Staff
Wednesday 22 November 2023 03:45 EST
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Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso could move to Barcelona (Tim Keeton/PA)
Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso could move to Barcelona (Tim Keeton/PA) (PA Archive)

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What the papers say

The Daily Mail says Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has emerged as a loan option for Barcelona to fill their Gavi-shaped gap. The Spanish side are reportedly unlikely to look for a permanent replacement after they received £6million in compensation from Fifa following the Spain international’s knee injury.

According to the Mirror, Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira could get the green light from Arsenal to join Marseille on loan.

Chelsea are keen to part with Romelu Lukaku in the summer transfer window, with Italian side Roma eager to make the 30-year-old’s loan move permanent, the Evening Standard reports.

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Players to watch

Gleison Bremer: The Juventus and Brazil centre-back is reportedly keen to move to the Premier League, as per the Telegraph.

Dusan Vlahovic: The 23-year-old Serbian striker is looking to sign a contract extension at Juve, 90min reports, even though there is rumoured interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

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