Newcastle United are said to be tracking Tottenham Hotspur and Sweden star Lucas Bergvall.
The 20-year-old midfielder has emerged as a target for Newcastle after allowing Sandro Tonali to go the other way for the best part of £100 million.
It was Tonali's arrival at Tottenham that prompted the Sweden international to inform Spurs that he would like the opportunity to move elsewhere this summer.
Tottenham were initially keen to keep the promising youngster and have already rejected approaches from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, with other unnamed clubs also interested.
Newcastle make bid for Lucas Bergvall
On Friday evening, The Athletic's David Ornstein claimed that Spurs had rejected a £46 million bid for Bergvall from Newcastle, claiming that the bid was higher than the one placed by Nottingham Forest that was also rejected by Spurs.
Meanwhile, Lee Ryder posted on X later on Friday night that due to the huge financial outlay Spurs have made already this summer, they are now looking to recoup some money and have offered Bergvall to Newcastle.
"#THFC financial situation understood to have changed after splashing out on Sandro Tonali. #NUFC were offered Lucas Bergvall by Spurs as they look to drum up funds and enquired on a price.
“Interest but no deal done yet. High level talks have taken place. Newcastle working on other deals too."
Meanwhile, Keith Downie has come right down the middle of the two claims, confirming that the two clubs have held talks as well as making reference to Spurs' spending this summer, causing them to look to sell players. Downie believes £50 million could see Bergvall move.
Newcastle could be prepared to meet Spurs' demands
Newcastle were willing to spend £50 million on Johan Manzambi, who has since confirmed his move to Aston Villa for almost £60 million, so it actually cost them more to land the Swiss star than Newcastle almost got him for.
If they were willing to go to £50 for Manzambi then we expect they'll break their £20m-£40m bracket for Bergvall.
The Swede was a standout for Tottenham last season. He looked hungry, full of energy and while still a bit rough around the edges, he's certainly first-team ready. Eddie Howe can definitely get the best out of him. We hope this one happens.