Tottenham Hotspur issued a agency warning to London rivals Chelsea within the January switch window, refusing to make an method for Swedish sensation Lukas Bergvall.
The Athletic studies that the Blues, together with Aston Villa, have made direct contact with Spurs to check their resolve concerning the 20-year-old midfielder.
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Regardless of Bergvall’s diminished minutes this season, Tottenham officers have reportedly made it clear there are “no plans” to think about him leaving the membership, with the participant thought-about a non-negotiable aspect within the membership’s long-term future.
Tottenham reject Chelsea’s method to signal Lukas Bergvall
The curiosity from Stamford Bridge is reportedly attributable to Bergvall’s diminished function beneath former head coach Thomas Frank.
The Dane, who was not too long ago relieved of his duties, has typically used the pure central midfielder to play in wider areas or as a rotation possibility following the arrival of Conor Gallagher.
Realizing his potential, Chelsea explored the potential of a everlasting deal to strengthen their younger midfield undertaking.
Nevertheless, Spurs shortly rejected these advances. The north London hierarchy stay satisfied of Bergvall’s ‘generational’ potential, particularly contemplating his contract runs till 2031.
With Igor Tudor appointed as interim supervisor, the membership are hoping that he could have a extra constant function in his most popular central place and get rid of exterior noise.
Bergvall’s time at Tottenham since ignoring Barcelona
Bergvall’s journey on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been a whirlwind, having famously turned down a transfer to Barcelona in 2024.
On the time, the Catalan giants had been seen as favorites to win the title, however succumbing to the lure of the Premier League, the “unstoppable” Swede opted for the N17.
His debut season was nothing in need of spectacular. He was named the membership’s participant of the yr and performed a key function in Spurs’ Europa League victory over Manchester United.
The 2025/26 season has been tougher attributable to a change in ways and a current ankle harm, however he stays a fan favourite.
