Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to compete to sign Lucas Bergvall. Tottenham were previously willing to hold discussions if their valuation of at least £60 million was met, but they have now reduced talks over a potential departure after head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated he wants Bergvall to remain in north London. Spurs have now withdrawn from discussions with interested clubs as they reassess the teenager’s future. According to sources, De Zerbi’s priority is keeping Bergvall at the club, but he is also pragmatic. If the Sweden international ultimately indicates that he still wants to leave despite the assurances he has received, the Italian would be prepared to re-evaluate the situation. De Zerbi has stressed internally that any decision must be in Tottenham’s best interests and that the club should not approve a sale unless they are completely satisfied with both the sporting and financial outcome.

Lucas Bergvall wants to leave Spurs this summer to get more regular game time, and several Premier League clubs are interested in signing him. Brighton are also monitoring him but have not yet made any formal contact with Spurs over a potential deal. The Swede has attracted the attention of their data-led recruitment team. According to talkSPORT, Bergvall has informed Tottenham chiefs of his wish to find a new club, after failing to secure a regular starting position.

TEAMtalk has revealed that Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing a significant effort to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Brighton's recruitment department has identified the 20-year-old as a priority target and believes he has the potential to be very successful at the Amex Stadium. It is reported that Brighton are prepared to meet Tottenham's valuation, which is approaching £60m.