Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on June 25 that Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave and that Nottingham Forest are the clearest frontrunners to sign him.
- Tottenham hold a long contract that runs to 2031 and are said to be unwilling to be rushed, with sources setting an asking price of about £45 million.
- Bergvall played less last season, registering one goal and four assists in 33 appearances and featuring only briefly at the end of the campaign, which is a key reason he wants regular minutes.
- The Sweden midfielder's participation at the World Cup and a compressed summer market mean clubs have limited time to complete deals and any transfer is likely to be delayed.
- Former Spurs scout Mick Brown has publicly urged Spurs to keep Bergvall and expects him to stay, a view that highlights how Tottenham's contract leverage and thin market interest could keep him at the club.