Due to Gavi’s severe knee injury, Barcelona has begun searching for a replacement, with Giovani Lo Celso of Tottenham Hotspur being mentioned in a number of reports as the front-runner.

The words “green light” are bolded on the front page of today’s Mundo Deportivo, featuring the Argentina international. He is reportedly the “No.1” target for January.

The Tottenham player is reportedly in “pole position” to replace Gavi at Camp Nou, according to the article.

The Spaniard will miss the remainder of the season, and according to Mundo, Barca has been granted permission by La Liga to use 80% of his salary.

Meanwhile, the Catalan team is debating internally whether to import Vitor Roque in January rather than the summer and is awaiting written permission from La Liga. Nothing has been decided as of yet.

Lo Celso is “best placed” to cover for Gavi in the midfield after his injury. Despite being a strong negotiator in the market, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made it difficult for Barca to pursue him throughout the summer.

 

With four games under his belt this season, the 27-year-old is aware of Barcelona’s interest. Given his present Spurs circumstances, a winter market transaction might be completed.

 

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Tottenham handed Destiny Udogie boost to ease injury crisis for Aston Villa clash

Due to hamstring issues, the left-back was left out of the Italy team but is still ready for Spurs’ comeback.

 

Destiny Udogie was declared fit to play against Aston Villa, giving Tottenham a boost in terms of injuries.

Due to a hamstring injury, the left-back was forced to withdraw from the Italy team; however, he has since resumed training and is fit to play on Sunday.

The Spurs, who are without James Maddison, Richarlison, Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, and Ryan Sessegnon due to injuries, are relieved to hear that he is fit.

After losing to Chelsea and Wolves back-to-back before the international break, Spurs will look to bounce back against Villa thanks to the suspensions of Cristian Romero and Yves Bissouma.

 

ANGE POSTECOGLOU WILL HAVE DESTINY UDOGIE AVAILABLE FOR TOTTENHAM’S ASTON VILLA CLASH

After receiving a red card in the 4-1 loss to Chelsea, Romero will serve the second of his three-match suspension, and Bissouma received his fifth yellow card of the year in the 2-1 loss to Wolves.

 

So far this season, Udogie has proven to be one of the Premier League’s greatest full-backs. Having been sent off against Chelsea, he was unable to attend the loss against Wolves.

As part of a patchwork defence at Molineux, Emerson Royal replaced Udogie at left-back; but, the Italian will return to the squad against Villa, who are currently one point behind Spurs in the table after a strong start to the season under Unai Emery.