Real Betis are set to have a very busy summer transfer window, and one key deal they hope to do involves the sale of Nabil Fekir, who has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia over the last few months. If a financially-acceptable arrangement can be agreed upon, Los Verdiblancos would then move to re-sign Giovani Lo Celso.
Lo Celso had an outstanding 2018-19 season at Betis, and he was signed permanently from Paris Saint-Germain before being immediately sold to Tottenham Hotspur for a significant profit. Five years later, the two clubs will discuss a deal again – but for Lo Celso to go the other way.
As per Marca, Betis officials have held preliminary talks with Spurs, in which they sought to find out his availability and asking price. The expectation is that the Argentine playmaker will be allowed to leave, and given that his current contract runs out in 2025, he should be available for a reduced fee.
Real Betis are desperate to re-sign Lo Celso, and if funds from the sale of Fekir can be used in negotiations with Spurs, all the better.
UNPACKING LIVERPOOL’S POTENTIAL WINDFALL FROM SOLANKE’S MOVE: A STRATEGIC INSIGHT
In the complex and often unpredictable world of football transfers, sell-on clauses can be a game-changer for clubs, providing unexpected financial windfalls long after a player has departed. The recent comments from Dave Hendrick on Anfield Index’s ‘Daily Red Podcast’ shed light on a potentially lucrative scenario for Liverpool, courtesy of former player Dominic Solanke.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF SOLANKE’S MOVE
Solanke’s potential move from Bournemouth could prove beneficial for Liverpool, thanks to a cleverly inserted 20% sell-on clause when they sold him in January 2019. Dave Hendrick pointed out, “Tottenham could be set to give Liverpool a financial boost. There’s reportedly a 20% sell-on clause in the deal with Bournemouth.” This clause means that Liverpool stands to gain financially without any additional effort or negotiation.
