Tottenham chief’s good relationship with counterpart could ‘facilitate the deal’ for player exit

Fabio Paratici’s good relationship with Napoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli could help facilitate Giovani Lo Celso’s move from Tottenham to the Italian side.

That’s according to La Repubblica, relayed by Napoli Magazine, who say the Serie A side will ‘be serious’ about the Tottenham man once Piotr Zielinski is sold to West Ham.

The Hammers want to sign the Polish midfielder at all costs and they are ready to increase their offer to get him to agree to the move.

They will then need to find a replacement and Lo Celso, who isn’t wanted by Conte at Tottenham, is the man they are targeting.

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According to the newspaper, the good relationship between Paratici and his counterpart Giutoli could ‘facilitate the deal’ and help to smooth things over.

Corriere Dello Sport back up Napoli’s interest, stating that Tottenham value Lo Celso at €22m but are also open to a loan deal.

Sky, relayed by Area Napoli, back this up, stating that Napoli are starting to look around at replacements for Zielinski and Lo Celso is one of them.

He’s been put up for sale by Tottenham because Conte believes that Lo Celso isn’t suitable for the physical nature of the game in England.

Thus, talks are underway and the good relationship between the directors of football could make things easier.