One of Lionel Messi's Argentina team-mates could be involved in a Premier League swap deal this summer.
Messi, whose Argentina side won the Copa America, has already given his backing to his international colleague ahead of the potential move.
The player is currently at Tottenham but could be set to sign for a Premier League rival.
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the final as they were crowned winners of the Copa America.
They retained the trophy after previously winning it in 2021.
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Lionel Messi has given his verdict on a potential swap deal involving a Tottenham player
According to DIRECTV Sports, Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso could join Villa.