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Liverpool have reportedly registered their interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall – but prising the Swedish starlet away from north London is going to cost a fortune.
The Reds have been keeping a close eye on several midfield targets as Arne Slot looks to refresh his squad ahead of the summer window. With the club continuing to plan for the long term under FSG’s model, young, high-ceiling talents have been firmly on Liverpool’s radar.
Bergvall fits that mould perfectly. The 20-year-old Swede has emerged as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the Premier League since arriving at Spurs from Djurgården for just £8.5 million in the summer of 2024.
Despite his age, Bergvall has already racked up significant first-team experience, making 17 Premier League appearances this season and registering one goal and two assists before being sidelined with an ankle injury.
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have now officially entered the race for Bergvall’s signature, with the club registering their interest and closely monitoring developments around the midfielder.
However, Liverpool is far from alone in their admiration. Chelsea and Aston Villa both made enquiries during the January window, only to be firmly rebuffed by Tottenham. Villa and Liverpool are expected to return with fresh approaches in the summer.
But here’s where things get complicated for Liverpool. A fresh report from Swedish outlet FotbollDirekt reveals that Tottenham have slapped a valuation of around 700 million Swedish kronor on Bergvall – the equivalent of roughly £57 million.
FotbollDirekt had previously reported last summer that Spurs set a price tag of around 700 million kronor, but the outlet now claims that figure is no longer enough for the north London club. That stance is backed up by CIES Football Observatory, which valued Bergvall at 745 million kronor back in November.
With Bergvall tied down to a long-term contract at Spurs until 2031, Tottenham are under absolutely no pressure to sell.
Should a deal eventually materialise, Bergvall’s former club Djurgården would also benefit, holding a 10-15% sell-on clause that could net them a significant windfall.
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