Liverpool have been preparing an offer of around €60m for Tottenham talent Lucas Bergvall in the January transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur signed the highly-rated Lucas Bergvall in February 2024, beating Barcelona to the midfielder’s services. He officially joined the north London outfit on July 1, 2024, so it hasn’t been too long ago that they got their hands on the teenager, as he only arrived from Djurgardens IF about 18 months back.
Lucas Bergvall has grown leaps and bounds at Tottenham. After a strong breakout campaign that saw him become a key part of the club’s Europa League triumph, the central midfielder has taken significant strides in his game under Thomas Frank this term. The Swedish international has primarily operated in advanced areas for Spurs this season, even beginning the campaign in the No.10 role ahead of summer signing Xavi Simons.
The 19-year-old has quickly become one of the important members of Thomas Frank’s squad, thanks to his technical ability, positional awareness, maturity and leadership skills. However, the Scandinavian talent’s rise has not gone unnoticed across Europe, with Liverpool reportedly expressing their interest in him. The Reds are prepared to offer around €60m for Bergvall’s services, having identified him as a priority target ahead of the winter transfer window.
Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been linked with a shock move to Liverpool
Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been linked with a shock move to Liverpool
Tottenham make decision on Lucas Bergvall’s future amid Liverpool bid talk
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham have put Bergvall off the market amid claims of Liverpool launching a €60m bid. In fact, their sources suggest no such bid has been tabled by Liverpool or is being planned when the transfer window reopens on January 1.
Thomas Frank has a proven record of nurturing young talents and helping them reach their full potential, and that process is clearly underway with Bergvall. One of Europe’s brightest young prospects, officials inside Spurs are truly excited about the midfielder’s long-term future. They feel the Stockholm-born prodigy has the potential to reach the ‘very top of the game’ and could develop into a £100m asset, the report adds.
Tottenham also feel relaxed about Bergvall’s contract situation, having tied him down to a new deal until 2031 back in April.
Lucas Bergvall continues to impress as a key cog in Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur system.
Lucas Bergvall continues to impress as a key cog in Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur system.
Are Spurs right in keeping hold of Bergvall?
Bergvall is the present and future of Tottenham, aligning perfectly with the club’s long-term strategy. He fits well into Frank’s system, capable of playing various roles in the middle of the park. The Sweden international has immense potential and has repeatedly shown why he is considered one of the most promising young players in world football.
Spurs can count themselves fortunate to have such a highly-rated prospect developing at the club. The Hotspur Way bosses will be hoping Bergvall continues to grow at a brisk rate and his market value ascends in the coming years. Our fans will also be eager to see the tenacious central midfielder spend his peak years in a Spurs shirt, fulfilling his vast potential under the watchful eyes of Frank.
That said, Tottenham deciding to bank on Bergvall’s high ceiling and not putting him in the upcoming market for quick cash is perfect.