Spurs turned down a loan deal from Barcelona because Postecoglou wants to keep the player.

Spurs turned down a loan deal from Barcelona because Postecoglou wants to keep the player.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly closed the door on Giovani Lo Celso’s move to Barcelona, with the midfielder now expected to remain at the North London club.

Estadio Deportivo reported earlier this week that Lo Celso is angry with Ange Postecoglou for not giving him any game time in Tottenham’s opening two games of the season, which was contradicted by individuals close to the player in chats with The Spurs Web.

Barcelona had earlier this summer made contact with Lo Celso’s entourage about a prospective transfer, according to the publication.

Door closed on Giovani Lo Celso move to Barcelona

According to Sport, unless something unforeseen happens, Lo Celso will not be wearing a Barcelona shirt this season.

Spurs have flatly denied the Catalan club’s approach for the midfielder, whom Xavi Hernandez had highlighted as a possible target.

According to the source, Barcelona simply made a loan bid for Lo Celso, but Tottenham saw ‘no value’ in parting ways with the player without a profit.

Spurs turned down a loan deal from Barcelona because Postecoglou wants to keep the player

Even though the Argentine is not a regular starter for Spurs, Ange Postecoglou is said to regard him as a ‘valuable weapon’ in his squad.

According to Sport, the scenario would have been different if Barcelona had been willing to pay a transfer price of roughly €15 million (£12.8 million) for the former Real Betis player, but it is something the La Liga club cannot afford at the moment.

Spurs Web Opinion

Lo Celso was never going to be loaned away this summer, given that the midfielder only has two years left on his deal. It is apparent that the 27-year-old impressed Ange during pre-season, and the Argentine is content to stay at Tottenham and compete for a starting spot.