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Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential transfer for Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is valued at £50m. The 20-year-old wants to leave Spurs after reduced playing time last season, following Tottenham's record £240m summer spending spree that included midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Bergvall, who made 33 appearances last season, is concerned about his path to regular first-team football. Forest see him as a replacement for Elliot Anderson, who is moving to Manchester City after the World Cup. Aston Villa are also interested in Bergvall as a replacement for the injured Amadou Onana. Tottenham are not actively looking to sell but may sanction a transfer if their valuation is met.
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Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential move for 20-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is valued at £50 million by the North London club.
Background
Tottenham have completed a record-breaking summer transfer window, spending close to £240 million to strengthen their squad. Key arrivals include:
- Defence: Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi
- Midfield: Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali
These high-profile acquisitions have cast doubt on the futures of several existing players, including Bergvall.
Bergvall's Situation at Tottenham
The Swedish midfielder enjoyed a prominent role in his debut season at Spurs, making 45 appearances across all competitions. However, his game time decreased significantly in the most recent campaign due to intense internal competition and injury issues, limiting him to just 33 appearances.
With the arrivals of Tonali and Fernandes, Bergvall has concluded that he wants to leave Tottenham. He is not short of suitors.
Interest from Other Clubs
- Aston Villa recently registered their interest, identifying Bergvall as a replacement for the injured Amadou Onana.
- Nottingham Forest have now entered the race and opened direct talks with Tottenham.
Nottingham Forest's Position
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Forest have identified Bergvall as a replacement for Elliot Anderson, who is heading to Manchester City after the World Cup.
Despite Tottenham's stance that they want to keep the youngster, a transfer could be sanctioned if their £50 million valuation is met.
Player's Perspective
Bergvall is eager for a change of scenery this summer, driven by concerns over game time. Key points:
- He did not feature in Tottenham's final three matches of last season.
- He managed just 112 minutes under manager De Zerbi during the run-in, starting only once.
- The 20-year-old has emphasized that consistent game time in his preferred central midfield role is his primary objective.
New Forest boss Oliver Glasner is reportedly willing to offer Bergvall the regular first-team football he seeks.
What's Next
With Sweden now eliminated from the World Cup, Nottingham Forest may table an official bid for Bergvall in the coming days.
This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back.
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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
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Lucas Bergvall asks Tottenham for summer transfer amid limited playing time