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Real Madrid Open Negotiations With Betis as Spurs Face Challenge for Midfield Maestro

Real Madrid have emerged as rivals to Tottenham in the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, after recently enquiring about the availability of Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain star.

Los Blancos look set for a busy summer ahead as interim manager Santiago Solari struggles to steady the ship at the Bernabeu. Tuesday's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Ajax was the latest blow in what has been a troubled campaign for Madrid.

Moves are already being made to improve the situation in the coming months and, according to Marca, the European champions have already begun their hunt for new recruits.