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The 20yo looks set to remain at Tottenham despite interest from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall looks set to stay at the club this summer despite mounting transfer interest across the Premier League. Following intense speculation over his position in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, expert observer John Wenham of The Lilywhite Rose believes the young Swedish playmaker will remain in North London and fight for his place. Wenham’s assessment comes in the wake of Tottenham’s official media day at Hotspur Way, where Bergvall took on a surprisingly prominent role in season promotional materials for Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and the Premier League. Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, John Wenham explained how the visual evidence from Tottenham’s recent media obligations strongly points toward Bergvall staying put for the upcoming campaign: “Obviously we had the media day at Hotspur a couple of days ago with the players coming to take photos for the next season for Sky, TNT Sports, etc. “It was quite noticeable that Bergvall was very much front and centre of that, he was heavily involved in the promotional images that were shared, some of the images the Premier League shared of that day. “It seems to me that he may be staying now, he’s obviously started quite a few pre-season games as well in recent weeks after Tottenham turned down that bid from Nottingham Forest. “I could see Forest returning as I said they missed out on Tijani Reinders, and it’ll be a decision really about how much he’s going to play and I think Tottenham would probably rather lose Pape Sarr.” Since joining Tottenham from Swedish outfit Djurgarden in 2024, Bergvall has already accumulated 78 appearances for the Lilywhites, proving his reliability and technical quality at a young age. However, his future came under scrutiny this summer following a high-profile midfield overhaul by manager Roberto De Zerbi. The arrival of elite central operators like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes naturally pushed Bergvall further down the initial pecking order. This shift in squad hierarchy prompted opportunistic transfer approaches from domestic rivals. Both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United submitted formal bids to test Tottenham’s resolve. Forest in particular have been actively seeking midfield reinforcements after missing out on Tijjani Reijnders. Despite the pressure, Tottenham rejected all incoming proposals, signaling their commitment to the 20-year-old talent. Furthermore, internal discussions indicate that Spurs would sooner facilitate an exit for Pape Sarr before contemplating the sale of Bergvall. Why Selling Bergvall Would Be a Strategic Error Allowing Bergvall to depart during this transfer window would represent a significant mistake for Tottenham’s long-term project. The Swedish international has adapted brilliantly to the relentless physical pace and tactical demands of top-flight English football, establishing himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe. Having started multiple pre-season fixtures in recent weeks, Bergvall continues to demonstrate that he possesses the technical versatility to thrive under De Zerbi. If Tottenham were to sanction his sale now, they would risk watching a potential world-class midfielder fulfill his potential at a direct rival. Keeping Bergvall ensures Spurs maintain exceptional squad depth as they prepare for a challenging campaign across domestic and European competitions.