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Sunderland have submitted a €66 million offer plus bonuses for Tottenham Hotspur's 20-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, according to a report from The Athletic. Bergvall, who was Tottenham's Player of the Season in his debut campaign, endured a below-par 2025/26 season as Spurs nearly faced relegation. The arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes prompted Bergvall to seek an exit. Sunderland, promoted to the Premier League last year and finishing seventh to qualify for the Europa League, have emerged as the preferred destination for Bergvall ahead of Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has indicated he will not block a departure if the player wants to leave. The deal's acceptance by Tottenham remains to be seen.
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Sunderland have entered the race to sign highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall, submitting a €66 million offer plus bonuses, according to a report from The Athletic.
The 20-year-old Swedish international has reportedly chosen to join Sunderland ahead of fellow Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
Bergvall's Tottenham Future in Doubt
Tottenham are expected to listen to offers for Bergvall this summer after a difficult 2025/26 season in North London. The Swedish talent endured a below-par campaign, contributing to Spurs' dire struggles that nearly resulted in a shock relegation to the Championship.
Despite being named Tottenham's Player of the Season in his debut campaign, the club's chiefs have since invested heavily in central midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Their arrivals prompted Bergvall to request an exit from the club, and club bosses are now understood to be open to sanctioning his departure.
Sunderland's Appeal
Sunderland secured promotion to the Premier League last year and enjoyed a remarkable top-flight campaign, finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League. The lure of European football is believed to be a key factor in Bergvall's preference for the Black Cats over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
Manager Regis Le Bris is building a squad capable of balancing Premier League and European demands and views Bergvall as a key addition to his midfield unit.
Transfer Developments
Nottingham Forest had been the most persistent suitors, submitting multiple offers in recent weeks, though none met Spurs' asking price. Brighton were also reportedly attempting to outbid Forest for the youngster.
Bergvall is currently part of Tottenham's 35-man squad travelling for the pre-season tour to Australia and New Zealand. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi addressed the speculation last week, insisting he will not stand in the midfielder's way if he wishes to leave.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will accept Sunderland's €66 million offer plus bonuses.
This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.
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