Lucas Bergvall has handed in a transfer request at Tottenham, with the Swedish midfielder determined to leave the club after growing frustrated by his role under Roberto de Zerbi. The 20-year-old, who played 33 matches last season but missed two months following ankle surgery, saw his minutes dwindle in the latter part of the campaign and was often deployed out of his preferred position as a 'number six'. Bergvall is now exploring options away from north London, and Tottenham have set an asking price for the Sweden international.
Bergvall's representatives have held talks with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, though the Blues are no longer pursuing a move after briefly exploring one in January. The development comes as Spurs themselves target midfield reinforcements, having made an offer of about £80m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali which was rejected.
“Lucas Bergvall has submitted a transfer request to leave Tottenham, with the Swedish midfielder exploring options after limited playing time.”
Currently at the World Cup in the United States, Bergvall featured in Sweden's 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands in Houston on Saturday. The Swede will decide his club future once the tournament has concluded, but his desire for a new challenge is clear. Tottenham are expected to listen to offers for the player, whose departure would free up funds and a squad place for De Zerbi to reshape his midfield ahead of next season.