Giovani Lo Celso appears to be on the brink of departing Tottenham, with a move to Galatasaray reportedly close to completion, according to Turkish outlet Aksam.
Another Turkish news source, Yeni Asir, suggests that the Argentina international is seeking an exit from Tottenham due to limited playing time under manager Ange Postecoglou.
With Turkey’s transfer window open until February 9th, Galatasaray is said to be finalizing the signing, even having the No.10 shirt prepared for Lo Celso.
Aksam contends that the deal is nearly complete, and as Lo Celso prepares to part ways with his Tottenham teammates, the move to Galatasaray appears imminent.
Postecoglou is reportedly unwilling to offer the 27-year-old the squad role he desires, prompting the Argentine to seek opportunities elsewhere. Lo Celso, who joined Tottenham in January 2020 from Real Betis in a £27.2m deal, has made 96 appearances for the club.
While some fans might be disappointed by this potential departure, Lo Celso seemed to be enjoying a resurgence under Postecoglou earlier in the season, notably scoring in the 3-3 draw against Manchester City.
However, the reduced need for squad depth this season, with Tottenham out of both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and no European fixtures, may have influenced the decision to let him go.
Additionally, the signing of midfielder Lucas Bergvall, acquired for £8.5m from Djurgarden on transfer deadline day, provides additional options in the midfield. The situation is worth monitoring, as Lo Celso appears set to bid farewell to N17 for a move to Galatasaray by Friday.