It is going to take a big offer to convince Tottenham Hotspur to sell Lucas Bergvall this summer, amid Newcastle and Forest interest.
Bergvall remains determined to seek a new challenge away from Spurs, with the midfielder thought to be prioritising getting regular game time in his preferred number eight role next season.
Some sources believe that Tottenham want to get a bidding war going for the midfielder, and the North London club’s wish appears to be coming true.
Nottingham Forest have had a £38m bid for Bergvall turned down, and a few days ago, Newcastle United failed with a £46m offer for the Sweden international.
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The interest in the midfielder is not restricted to the Premier League, with Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Napoli and Inter Milan also reported to be fans of Bergvall.
Some sources have suggested that Forest are expected to return with an improved offer for the Spurs man, and David Ornstein has now revealed how much the Tricky Trees need to put on the table to land the 20-year-old.
The journalist said on The Athletic FC podcast that the consensus in the industry is that the Lilywhites want £60m to part ways with Bergvall this summer.
Why selling Bergvall this summer will be the right move for Spurs
Some Spurs fans believe that selling Bergvall will be a big mistake, and their fears are understandable given that the youngster swept all of Tottenham’s end-of-season awards just over a year ago.
However, if Roberto De Zerbi does not see the midfielder as a starter, his value is only likely to drop if the club sell him six or 12 months later.
While loaning out Bergvall may be the ideal solution for the Lilywhites, the youngster may not be keen on a temporary move, having already established himself at Premier League level.