Chelsea and Aston Villa keen on Tottenham midfield star Lucas Bergvall before summer transfer window

Chelsea and Aston Villa keen on Tottenham midfield star Lucas Bergvall before summer transfer window - Paper Round

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Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall could see Chelsea and Aston Villa push for his signature this summer, while the club are linked with former head coach Mauricio Pochettino after the 2026 World Cup. Elsewhere, Marseille appear to want to keep Ethan Nwaneri at the club despite Roberto De Zerbi’s departure, and Manchester United could be in the market for one of three goalkeepers.

Spurs reject Bergvall interest

Lucas Bergvall could be a target for Chelsea and Aston Villa this summer after their January interest was rebuffed.

The 20-year-old was less prominent in the north London team under Thomas Frank than he had been when Ange Postecoglou was in charge, leading to contact for the player.

The Athletic reports: "Tottenham Hotspur could face a battle to keep hold of Lucas Bergvall this summer after being forced to rebuff enquiries from rival teams in the winter transfer market.

"Having played a key role under Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank used the Sweden international less frequently and often out wide, rather than the central midfield position he favours and tends [to] operate most effectively.

"His situation alerted suitors in England and further afield, with Chelsea and Aston Villa among the 20-year-old’s long-term admirers."

Pochettino linked with Tottenham return

The Daily Express is the latest newspaper to suggest former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino could be the permanent replacement for Thomas Fank.

The outlet suggests that Igor Tudor’s appointment is on a temporary basis only in order to move for Pochettino after the World Cup.

The paper states: "Perhaps the only sensible part of this appointment is the fact that it’s only on an interim basis. And if you read between the lines, it feels pretty obvious why… Spurs want Mauricio Pochettino to return.

"Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States national team, with the Argentine gearing up for this summer’s World Cup in North America. His contract with the nation is set to run until the autumn, which would clear the path for a return to club management following the World Cup.

"It’s easy to see why the Spurs hierarchy would want Pochettino to return. They need an appointment that is going to get the fans back on their side, given the fractured relationship between the Spurs faithful and the boardroom."

Nwaneri still has Marseille future

There were concerns that after Roberto De Zerbi left Marseille Arsenal’s on-loan forward Ethan Nwaneri could be frozen out.

However, the Evening Standard notes that interim boss Jacques Abardonado has kept the youngster in the matchday squad.

The paper writes: "Jacques Abardonado will take charge of a "wounded" Marseille against Strasbourg and the interim head coach has included Nwaneri - on loan from Arsenal - in his first matchday squad.

"Nwaneri scored 13 minutes into his Marseille debut against Lens last month and then sparked red card controversy with [a] horror tackle in [the] Coupe de France win over Rennes at the start of February.

"The 18-year-old was loaned out to Marseille as Arsenal decided working under De Zerbi and playing more regularly would be beneficial for his development.

"Though with the sudden managerial change, it remains to be seen if Nwaneri will keep his place in the starting line-up for the visit of Strasbourg after being taken off at half-time against PSG."

United could move for new keeper

Radek Vitek, Andre Onana, Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir could all leave Manchester United in the summer, and a trio of goalkeepers are mentioned as potential back-ups to Senne Lammens.

The Manchester Evening News names Melker Ellborg, Robin Roefs and Mile Svilar as candidates for a summer transfer.

The paper explains: "It's expected that a permanent exit for Onana will be sought, with him having two years left on his deal.

"Bayindir was linked with a return to Turkey in January but remained at the club as Lammens' back-up. Vitek has impressed with his performances at Ashton Gate and it's claimed he will get a chance to warrant a place in the first team next summer.

"However, at 22, the Czech shot-stopper will be desperate to build on his encouraging season and could be sold for regular minutes. Finally, Tom Heaton, 39, is out of contract in the summer and could end his spell as third choice.

"Melker Ellborg, Robin Roefs and Mile Svilar are all names linked in recent months."

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