Tottenham have rejected a suggestion from Newcastle for midfielder Lucas Bergvall, regardless of the bid exceeding Nottingham Forest’s earlier approaches for the Sweden worldwide.
The Athletic declare Newcastle’s proposal was price round £46 million, however Spurs turned it down as curiosity within the 20-year-old continues to develop.
Whereas Tottenham have rebuffed each method thus far, they may think about a sale later within the window if a membership meets their valuation.
Bergvall is underneath contract till June 2031 however has knowledgeable Spurs that he would like to maneuver on this summer season looking for a brand new alternative.
The midfielder has attracted curiosity from a number of golf equipment throughout England and Europe, with Nottingham Forest making him their prime goal following Elliot Anderson’s £116m transfer to Manchester Metropolis.
Newcastle have additionally stepped up their curiosity as they proceed reshaping their midfield after promoting Sandro Tonali to Tottenham earlier this summer season.
The Magpies additionally missed out on Switzerland worldwide Johan Manzambi, who as an alternative accomplished a club-record transfer to Aston Villa.
Bergvall joined Spurs from Swedish facet Djurgarden in 2024 in a deal price round £8.5m and has made 78 appearances for the membership throughout all competitions.
He featured 33 occasions final season, scoring as soon as and registering 5 assists regardless of lacking a number of weeks after present process surgical procedure on a excessive ankle sprain sustained in January.
Tottenham have strengthened their midfield considerably this summer season, finishing the £85m signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and bringing Tonali to North London in a deal price as much as £100m.
