Full Breakdown
Tottenham Hotspur’s Transfer Dilemma: Bergvall’s Future and a Summer of Record Signings
7/25/2026, 11:23:22 AM
Core Situation
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has warned that any player who is not “happy” or “proud” to play for Tottenham must leave. The 20-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who signed for £8.5 million from Djurgården in February 2024, told the club he wishes to move on. Tottenham rejected a £46 million bid from Newcastle United and also turned down interest from Nottingham Forest. “I have not spoken with Lucas yet. I will in the next days,” — De Zerbi
Recent Transfer Activity
Spurs have been active this summer, completing six signings and breaking their transfer record twice: midfielder Mateus Fernandes arrived from West Ham United for £85 million, and Sandro Tonali was secured from Newcastle for up to £100 million. Veteran left-back Andy Robertson joined on a free after 350 appearances for Liverpool. De Zerbi emphasized the need for experienced players to raise the squad’s mentality after two seasons that fell short of expectations. “Listen, I was very clear at the start of my time in Tottenham,” — De Zerbi
Squad Status and Injuries
Midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr remain on extended leave following World Cup duties, while Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus is expected to return to training after a thigh-injury setback. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario stays in London with a minor injury, and Dejan Kulusevski continues rehabilitation from a knee injury, with his status to be reviewed in the coming weeks. “I spoke after the World Cup with players, and for every one of them we take different ways,” — De Zerbi “Kulusevski, we have to see in the next couple of weeks,” — De Zerbi
Official Statements & Responses
He added that any decision on Bergvall’s departure will involve sporting director Johan Lange and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham. The manager also confirmed that the club will keep pursuing attacking reinforcements until the transfer window closes on September 1.
What’s Next
The summer transfer window ends on September 1, and De Zerbi indicated that Tottenham will continue targeting attacking players up to that deadline. “Listen, I was very clear at the start of my time in Tottenham,” — De Zerbi
