Tottenham Rejects Villa and Chelsea Bids for Bergvall

Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed transfer enquiries from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Chelsea for midfielder Lucas Bergvall during the January transfer window, sources close to the club have indicated.

The 20-year-old Swedish international, who joined Tottenham from Djurgården in June 2024, has emerged as a key talent in north London. In his debut 2024-25 season under manager Ange Postecoglou, Bergvall made 45 appearances across all competitions and was named the club's player of the year. His contributions helped Tottenham secure the UEFA Europa League title, though he missed the final due to injury. Following that campaign, Bergvall signed a new six-year contract extension, binding him to the club until the summer of 2031.

However, Bergvall's role diminished this season after Thomas Frank replaced Postecoglou as manager. He started only 16 matches, often deployed in wide positions rather than his preferred central midfield role, and has been sidelined by injuries, including a recent ankle issue sustained in Tottenham's victory over Borussia Dortmund last month. That injury is expected to keep him out until April.

The approaches from Villa and Chelsea came amid Bergvall's...