Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is scheduled to speak with Lucas Bergvall this week regarding the player’s future. De Zerbi stated that the discussions will help determine the best decision for the club and Bergvall.
De Zerbi emphasised his desire for players who are proud and motivated to be at Tottenham. He indicated that if a player is not happy, they should consider leaving. He noted that Bergvall is a significant talent and that there will be strong competition for positions within the squad.
The manager mentioned that if Bergvall wishes to stay, he would be pleased. However, if Bergvall decides to leave, a new solution would need to be found in collaboration with Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham.
Bergvall’s Future and Transfer Interest
Bergvall has reportedly expressed a desire to seek regular first-team football, which he might find limited at Tottenham this season. This follows reports earlier in the summer that he wanted to explore a move away.
Brighton & Hove Albion is reportedly preparing a substantial bid for Bergvall. Sources suggest that Brighton views the Sweden international as a priority target and believes he has the potential to become a successful player at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton is understood to be willing to meet Tottenham‘s valuation, which is reported to be approaching £60m (€70m, $80m). This potential move could represent the largest transfer in Brighton‘s history.
Other clubs have also shown interest in Bergvall. Nottingham Forest has been in discussions regarding the midfielder, and Aston Villa and Newcastle United have held conversations with Bergvall’s representatives. Fulham has also entered the picture.
Tottenham has previously rejected offers for Bergvall from Forest and Newcastle. The club is reportedly seeking a fee in excess of £50 million, which has reportedly priced out many European clubs, leaving Premier League teams in a stronger position to pursue a deal.
Brighton‘s interest follows their earlier acquisition of Luka Vuskovic from Spurs this summer. The club’s recruitment strategy focuses on identifying young talent capable of developing into top Premier League performers, a profile they believe Bergvall fits.
Team Updates and Transfer Market Activity
De Zerbi also provided updates on other players. Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur were absent from the preseason tour due to minor issues. Both players requested and were granted an additional week before reporting for training.
Mohammed Kudus is described as being close to a return and is expected to be available to work with the team upon their return to London. Dejan Kulusevski‘s situation will be assessed in the coming weeks, as he has not played competitive football for over a year due to a patella injury sustained in 2024-25.
De Zerbi indicated that Tottenham‘s transfer market activity is not yet complete. The club aims to bring in at least two more players in attacking positions. He expressed satisfaction with the work being done alongside Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham, highlighting the acquisition of experienced players like Andrew Robertson.
The manager emphasised the need to increase experience and improve mentality within the squad, citing the team’s performance in the last two seasons. Tottenham is currently in New Zealand for their preseason tour and is scheduled to play Auckland FC on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. local time.
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