There appears to have been a big shift in Tottenham’s stance regarding Lucas Bergvall, amidst growing interest in the midfielder.
The Lilywhites have already rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle for Bergvall this summer, while there have also been reports that Brighton were preparing to pay a club-record offer for the Spurs midfielder.
Speaking at his press conference last week, De Zerbi had said that while he would like the 20-year-old to stay, he will not convince him to do so.
The Italian also revealed that he plans to hold further talks with the youngster over his future, and it appears that he has now had those discussions.
Tottenham are prepared to remove Lucas Bergvall from the market
TEAMtalk say that the Swede has been one of the most sought-after young midfielders across Europe this summer.
Apart from the three Premier League clubs, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring Bergvall’s situation and would be willing to make a move if he becomes available.
However, Tottenham have cooled talks over a potential departure for the youngster after De Zerbi made it clear he wants him to remain at the club.
Spurs were initially willing to accept a £60m fee for Bergvall after he informed the club of his desire to leave in order to play regular first-team football.
However, the situation has ‘shifted significantly’ behind the scenes, with sources confirming that De Zerbi has told the Tottenham hierarchy that selling the midfielder would be the wrong decision.
The North London club’s decision-makers are prepared to follow the Italian’s recommendations and remove Bergvall from the market.
Roberto De Zerbi wants Bergvall to commit until January
TEAMtalk reveal that the Tottenham boss has had lengthy conversations with the midfielder, acknowledging his concerns about a possible lack of game time after the club’s recent investment in midfield.
Sources believe De Zerbi has asked Bergvall to commit to the project until January, insisting that he will receive opportunities to prove himself during the first half of the season.
The messages appear to have had an impact, with the 20-year-old carefully considering his options in the final few weeks of the transfer window.