Report: Spurs tried to ‘hijack’ Barcelona’s move for 17-year-old
Tottenham Hotspur clearly have a firm eye on the future right now, as they continue to scour the market for the best young talent. Now, the club are attempting to swoop in and steal 17-year-old Swedish starlet, Lucas Bergvall, away from Barcelona’s clutches.
While Spurs and Ange Postecoglou are building a squad capable of competing at the very top right now, there has been an increased emphasis on securing some of the most exciting young players across Europe and beyond of late.
The signings of Ashley Phillips and Alejo Veliz last summer are a strong indication of this focus, as is the club’s attempts to sign Antonio Nusa recently.
Spurs on the hunt for Lucas Bergvall
Now, Spurs have identified another teenage target in the form of Lucas Bergvall. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the Swedish wonderkid has been earmarked by Barcelona already, but Tottenham could be ready to spoil the party.
It is revealed Tottenham have “made an enquiry” to Bergvall’s current club, Djurgardens, with a view to arranging to “hijack” Barcelona’s proposed £8.5m move for the 17-year-old.
The young midfielder has caught the eye of several clubs across Europe, including Manchester United, with whom he had a trial three years ago.
Described as a “box-to-box midfielder” with “excellent technical ability” and a dangerous range of passing, Bergvall is adept at turning defence into attack for his team.
Barcelona have reportedly been interested in the youngster for about a month and had hoped to wrap up a deal for Bergvall imminently, but Spurs may now “swoop” and offer the player a different option.
Unfortunately, Fabrizio Romano has since reported that Barca are close to reaching an agreement for the youngster, who is in Spain with his family today to meet the board.
Spurs Web Opinion
Naturally, I’ve not seen a lot of this lad, but what I have seen has been mightily impressive. He looks very mature already and is able to really assert himself on a game, which is a talent you simply cannot teach. It would be very exciting if we could sign him up.
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