Tottenham demand £60m for Lucas Bergvall; Nottingham Forest and Newcastle circle

Tottenham Hotspur are seeking £60 million for Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, according to David Ornstein, setting a clear industry consensus on the 20-year-old's valuation. While the price tag narrows the field of potential suitors, it has not deterred the clubs already in pursuit.

Persistent Interest from Premier League Rivals

• Nottingham Forest have been the most persistent, submitting multiple offers across the summer window.
• Newcastle United have also been circling.
• None of the bids have yet met Spurs' asking price.

Bergvall submitted a transfer request at the start of the World Cup, frustrated with his limited role under Thomas Frank during Tottenham's turbulent 2025/26 season. Roberto De Zerbi and the club's leadership attempted to convince him he had a future at N17, but those conversations have not changed his position.

Aston Villa and Chelsea also held interest during the season, though Forest have since moved to the front of the queue.

A Steep Fee for a Peripheral Season

The £60 million price tag will raise eyebrows given Bergvall managed only 23 Premier League appearances for Tottenham last season, starting only a handful. Three separate injury spells—across December, January, and a longer ankle problem from January to March 2026—disrupted what was already a peripheral campaign. Sweden took him to the World Cup, but he contributed little to their Group Stage exit.

Context Matters

• Bergvall arrived from Djurgarden for £8.5 million in July 2024.
• In his debut season, he played 45 times across all competitions, helping Spurs win the Europa League.
• He is contracted until June 2031 and is 20 years old.
• His market value sits at €35 million per Transfermarkt.

Spurs are not giving him away easily, and on that basis, £60 million is not an unreasonable position to take.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.