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Barcelona are keen on signing Son Heung-min's teammate.

"Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has asked Tottenham Hotspur to sign Giovanni Lo Celso, 27, in the January transfer window next year," Spanish outlet Fichajes reported on Wednesday (April 12).

Barcelona's results this season have been far from satisfactory. After 16 games in La Liga, they have 10 wins, four draws, and two losses, leaving them in fourth place with 34 points.

There are excuses. Too many injuries. They're struggling in the middle of the park. Frankie the Dragon (26) has just returned from injury, but Gabi (19) is not expected to return this season.

It is widely expected that a new midfielder will be brought in in the January transfer window next year. With the league, cups, and Champions League on the line, it's imperative to strengthen the midfield.

One of the leading candidates is Lo Celso. According to this report, Barcelona have labeled Lo Celso as a key target for this summer's transfer window.

Initially, it seemed likely that Lo Celso would leave Tottenham. Despite his resurgence at Villarreal last season, he was relegated to the bench this season and seemed to be writing his farewell letter.

The situation changed abruptly. Injuries to James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur opened the door for Lo Celso, and he took advantage, finding the back of 토토사이트 the net in two consecutive games against Aston Villa and Manchester City.

He is now unlikely to leave Tottenham next January. "Tottenham, as well as Lo Celso himself, are firmly committed to his stay," said Fichajes.

Earlier, transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said: "Rodrigo Bentancur and Madison are injured. Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are at the Africa Cup of Nations. Many players are unavailable," he said.

"It would be completely insane for Tottenham to allow Lo Celso to join Barcelona on loan next January. I don't think Barca will spend big money on a full transfer," he said, dismissing the possibility of a loan move for Lo Celso.