Turmoil at Tottenham Hotspur as Lucas Bergvall's future hangs precariously in the balance. A £45m bid from Nottingham Forest is set to be tabled, a significant improvement on their initial offer of £38m, which Spurs' board rejected last week. The 20-year-old Swedish international's desire for a move to the City Ground remains strong, fuelled by frustration at being utilised out of position and limited game time in Roberto de Zerbi's squad.
Bergvall, who burst onto the Premier League scene with a stellar first season at Tottenham before being signed up until 2031, had high hopes for his second campaign. However, an ankle injury that forced him to miss two months, and limited appearances under Spurs' manager, have left the Swede eager for a fresh start.
New Forest boss Oliver Glasner, meanwhile, is showing no signs of patience in the transfer market, declaring his impatience as both strength and weakness. "I would have liked them to be here already," he quipped at Thursday's press conference, before hinting at new arrivals in Portugal on a training camp – Bergvall's World Cup exit from Sweden has certainly opened up possibilities.
Forest's pursuit of Bergvall is part of a comprehensive midfield rebuild, following Elliot Anderson's record-breaking transfer to Manchester City. With at least one more midfielder the club's primary target, Forest are prioritising quality over quantity – a stark contrast to last summer's £180m splurge that saw 13 players arrive.
Further bolstering their squad will be a goalkeeper to challenge Matz Sels and John Victor for the number one jersey, as well as a new striker to support Chris Wood, who turns 35 in December, and Igor Jesus. The writing's on the wall – Forest are ready to shake up the Premier League with some savvy signings.