Tottenham face Lucas Bergvall transfer ‘battle’ after latest approaches
Tottenham could face a battle to keep hold of Lucas Bergvall this summer after rebuffing enquiries in the winter transfer window.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Bergvall’s lack of football in the first half of the season led to interest from inside and outside the Premier League.
The Tottenham youngster was used sparingly by former head coach Thomas Frank, prompting Chelsea and Aston Villa to enquire about the 20-year-old.
Both sides made direct contact with Spurs over Bergvall, who is currently out with an ankle injury after sustaining the issue against Borussia Dortmund in January, but there was no interest in losing him.
However, Ornstein adds that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium outfit could face more battles soon.
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Lucas Bergvall’s Tottenham growth stunted by Thomas Frank
Bergvall agreed to join Tottenham from Swedish side Djurgarden in February 2024 for £8.5million, before linking up with them that summer.
The Swede snubbed interest from Barcelona as he felt a Spurs move would be the best thing for his development. And he was on the money as Bergvall featured heavily last season.
He made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring once and adding four assists. Had it not been for an ankle injury, Bergvall would have likely started in Tottenham’s Europa League final win over Manchester United last May.
But with Ange Postecoglou’s exit, Bergvall has had to be more patient this term under Frank. Indeed, he has started just 16 games in all competitions.
Moreover, the former Brentford boss tended to deploy him out wide rather than in his favoured central midfield position.
With Igor Tudor‘s interim arrival, Bergvall, whose contract runs until 2031, will hope to get more minutes when he returns from his current injury issue.
He would have hoped to have kicked on this season, but his growth has been somewhat stunted.
Difficult task awaits new Tottenham boss Igor Tudor
On Saturday, Tottenham announced the interim appointment of Tudor until the end of the current season.
The news has been met with mixed reaction amongst Spurs fans, with some wary about his record at Juventus, which ended with him being sacked after seven months in charge in 2025.
Plus, he doesn’t have long to get things right as Tottenham are 16th in the Premier League and are just five points above the relegation zone.
Looking at his stats via Sofascore, his stats on paper are somewhat solid, but there is no doubt that this is a massive risk.
And he faces a daunting test first up on 22 February as he prepares for his first North London Derby with league leaders Arsenal.
On paper, easier games away to Fulham and Crystal Palace follow, as Spurs – who have won just two of their last 17 league matches – seek to ease their relegation fears.
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