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.
Bergvall’s first season at Spurs saw him occupy a key role under then-boss Ange Postecoglou and named the club’s player of the year after helping them win the Europa League.
Postecoglou’s replacement as head coach, Thomas Frank, used the Sweden international less frequently and often out wide, rather than the central midfield position he favours and tends 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.
Both sides made direct contact with Spurs to establish whether a potential opportunity existed, but it was made clear they currently do not intend to consider his departure and the matter advanced no further.
Villa’s check call followed Spurs pipping them to the signing of Conor Gallagher and Chelsea’s came around the time they were also evaluating a deal for Douglas Luiz, who ultimately joined Villa.
Bergvall moved to north London from Djurgarden in June 2024 and signed a new contract 12 months later, which secured his services through until the summer of 2031.
He is sidelined at present after suffering an ankle injury against Borussia Dortmund last month.