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Tottenham already have player who should sell for more than Arsenal star Declan Rice

Kyrenia Shipillis
Kyrenia Shipillis

Kyrenia is a lifelong Tottenham fan who has been writing for Tottenham News since she joined Breaking Media in 2025. She will graduate with a Master's in Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham in 2025. She spent several months working for the Non-League Paper and has written for the Sports Gazette. Her earliest memory of the Lilywhites is sitting alone in her dad's room in front of the telly crying into her bowl of popcorn as she watched as her team were thrashed...yet again. She is happy to report that fonder memories have since blossomed.

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Thomas Frank has what looks to be a world-class talent at his disposal at Tottenham.

Tottenham overcame a two-goal deficit against Brighton to salvage a point at the American Express Stadium last time out on Saturday.

Mohammed Kudus was a shining light for Spurs, while Richarlison only has himself to blame for Tottenham's 2-2 draw despite netting their first goal.

But Frank will already be thinking about the next game and how he can get the best out of one of Tottenham's rising stars.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank glances to the right with a bemused facial expression.
Frank may have football's next best talent on his hands (Credit: Imago)

This article includes exclusive comment from ex-Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.

Lucas Bergvall valued at £110million 

Lucas Bergvall was the stand-out performer for Tottenham in their win over West Ham after the international break.

The midfielder went on to deliver a Man of the Match performance during Spurs’ win over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League. 

Following his solid performances, former Brentford manager Allen - speaking exclusively to Tottenham News- believes he is better and should sell for more than Declan Rice did when he signed for Arsenal. 

“At the age that he's at, you've got to remember what Declan Rice and many, many years at West Ham, he went for £105m a couple of years ago,” Martin said.

“With him, there's no way I'd sell him for less than £110m, no way. For me, he's a better player than Rice, because he scores goals, and Declan's not great at scoring goals. 

“Top, top quality player. Yeah, and I will put him around about that £110m bracket, he's that good, in my opinion.”

Tottenham star Lucas Bergvall celebrates a goal during a Premier League win over West Ham.
Bergvall won back-to-back Man of the Match awards for Tottenham (Credit: Imago)

How do Declan Rice and Lucas Bergvall compare? 

Based on the data alone, there are more similarities between Rice and Bergvall than one would believe. 

Comparing their seasons so far, the difference between their possession won stats is minimal. There is a 1.8 per 90 gap between the two.  

Meanwhile, Bergvall bests Rice on ball carries and key passes. However, there is a huge difference between their forward and progressive passes, with Rice significantly outperforming Bergvall. 

Declan Rice and Lucas Bergvall stats comparison via DataMB
Bergvall vs Rice stats compared (DataMB)

But with a better defensive rate and chance creation, there is no doubt that Bergvall has what it takes to compete with one of the best in the Premier League. 

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