Tottenham Hotspur have received Villarreal’s first official offer for midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, according to Spanish outlet Marca (via The Spurs Web).

The Lowdown: Villarreal loan spell

The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the La Liga outfit, making 15 league appearances under Unai Emery.

The Argentina international even played a big part in the side’s run in the Champions League, in which the Spanish club reached the semi-finals before crashing out to Liverpool.

Lo Celso was allowed to leave Spurs in January after manager Antonio Conte decided that he would not be included in his plans for the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign.

The Latest: Villarreal make bid

After heavy speculation involving Lo Celso’s future at the North London club left the player's situation unclear, some definitive news involving a move away from Tottenham has now emerged.

As per Spanish outlet Marca (via The Spurs Web), Villarreal have finally now submitted their first official offer for Lo Celso.

It is understood that the proposed offer consists of a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option of around £12.5m.

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The Verdict: Good move for him

Following the summer arrival of Yves Bissouma from Brighton, the Argentine has fallen even further down Conte’s pecking order at Hotspur Way.

Therefore, if the 26-year-old wants to maintain his career playing at the top level, a permanent move to a dominant European side like Villarreal would allow him to do this for years to come, whereas this would be an unlikely prospect in a Lilywhites shirt.

Dubbed ‘outstanding’ for his Champions League quarter-finals performance against Bayern Munich last season, a move away from Tottenham appears to be the best option for Lo Celso’s career.