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title: "Tottenham: Reporter makes major Lo Celso exit claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-05-29T16:11:47Z"
modified: "2022-05-29T16:11:47Z"
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# Tottenham: Reporter makes major Lo Celso exit claim

**Journalist** **Xavi Jorquera Márquez of [Cadena SER](https://twitter.com/xavi_jorquera) has made a major[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) exit claim involving midfielder Giovani Lo Celso as Villarreal eye a permanent deal.**

### The Lowdown: Emery eyes permanent deal…

The Argentina international was a revelation for Villarreal and manager Unai Emery after joining them on a temporary spell in January for the second half of 2021/2022, prompting their interest in snapping up Lo Celso permanently.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

[Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1530538985277296640) backs that the La Liga side wish to seal a deal for Lo Celso who appears to no longer be in manager Antonio Conte’s plans, coming as he eyes a[major overhaul at N17.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/27/antonio-conte-stay-tottenham/)

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side, as per a major update from Márquez, have agreed a deal ‘in principle’ to sell Lo Celso.

### The Latest: Marquez makes major claim…

According to the reporter, taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/xavi_jorquera/status/1530254113430183938), the permanent deal ‘will close’ for around €15-18 million (£13m-£15m) plus bonuses.

What’s more, Villarreal have apparently decided on the date of his signing announcement – if all ‘goes well’.

Marquez explained:

*“The last fringes of the signing of Lo Celso for Villarreal are closing,*

*“In principle, the deal will close at 15-18 million (approx) plus bonus.*

*“Tottenham initially asked for 24, V**illarreal has already decided on the date of the announcement, if all goes well.*“

### The Verdict: Big claim…

Fabio Paratici, tasked with backing Conte in the market, will also have to find a way to balance Tottenham’s books with outgoings – even despite their major [£15om equity increase.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/24/tottenham-owners-pump-150m-club-back-antonio-conte-transfer/)

News of Lo Celso’s close departure will go some way to doing this, but the disappointment for supporters will be losing the South American for such a meagre fee – especially given Spurs have allegedly handed a Villarreal a big discount.

***In other news: ‘Not only Perisic’ – Tottenham push for ‘genius’ signing as after Conte call ‘in recent days’…find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-inter-milan-conte-bastoni-update-thfc-latest/)***