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Giovani Lo Celso arrives at Tottenham for medical, Spurs agree deal for Ryan Sessegnon

The Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has arrived in North London to undergo his medical ahead of his £55 million (which could rise to £60 million) move. Lo Celso was left out of Real Betis' squad as they squared up against Las Palmas on Wednesday night for a pre-season friendly.

When the deal goes over the line, Lo Celso will become Spurs' second most expensive player after Tanguy Ndombele, who was signed a couple of weeks back. Tottenham Hotspur have also agreed a £25 million (which could rise to £30 million) deal for Fulham full-back Ryan Sessegnon as well.

They are hoping to wrap the deal up before the deadline day gets over. The deal will see Josh Onomah heading the other way. Despite having to bow out of their pursuit of Dybala and Coutinho, Spurs are ending their transfer window on a high.

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