Tottenham have made it clear that Lucas Bergvall remains a central part of their long-term vision, despite growing interest from Premier League rivals.

According to The Athletic, Spurs rejected approaches during the January transfer window, with Aston Villa and Chelsea both enquiring about the Swedish midfielder’s availability.

The message from North London was unequivocal, Bergvall is not for sale.

While the young midfielder has found regular starts harder to come by in recent months and is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, Tottenham’s hierarchy view him as a cornerstone for the future.

With a contract running until 2031, the club are under no pressure to entertain offers.

Tottenham have no intention to let Bergvall leave

Tottenham see Bergvall as part of their long term project.

Bergvall arrived at Spurs amid considerable excitement, having been regarded as one of Scandinavia’s brightest midfield prospects.

His technical ability and composure in possession marked him out early, and Tottenham moved swiftly to secure his signature amid interest from several European clubs.

With competition for places high at Spurs, Bergvall has struggled to retain his place in the starting line up this season.

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Premier League clubs hold interest in the young midfielder

Both Aston Villa and Chelsea saw an opportunity in January. Villa’s recruitment strategy under Unai Emery has focused on adding youthful dynamism to complement their European ambitions, while Chelsea continue to invest heavily in emerging talent as part of their long-term squad-building model.

However, Tottenham’s response was swift and firm.

Bergvall’s recent ankle injury has complicated matters, temporarily halting his momentum at a time when he was seeking to reassert himself in the rotation.

Nevertheless, the club’s medical and coaching staff are said to be confident about his recovery and long-term trajectory.

Spurs’ decision to tie him down to a deal until 2031 demonstrates the scale of their commitment.

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Tottenham Hotspur issued a firm hands-off warning to London rivals Chelsea during the January transfer window, rejecting an approach for Swedish sensation Lucas Bergvall.

According to a report from The Athletic, the Blues, alongside Aston Villa, made direct contact with Spurs to test their resolve regarding the 20-year-old midfielder.

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Despite Bergvall’s reduced minutes in the squad this season, Tottenham officials reportedly made it clear that there was “no plan” to consider his exit, viewing him as a non-negotiable part of the club’s long-term future.

Tottenham rejected Chelsea’s approach for Lucas Bergvall

The interest from Stamford Bridge reportedly stemmed from Bergvall’s reduced role under former head coach Thomas Frank.

The Dane, who was recently relieved of his duties, often deployed the natural central midfielder in wider areas or utilised him as a rotation option following the arrival of Conor Gallagher.

Sensing a potential opening, Chelsea explored the possibility of a permanent deal to bolster their own youthful midfield project.

However, Spurs rebuffed these advances immediately. The hierarchy in North London remains convinced of Bergvall’s “generational” potential, especially given his contract runs until 2031.

With Igor Tudor now taking the reins as interim boss, the club is hopeful that a more consistent role in his preferred central position will settle any external noise.

Bergvall’s time at Tottenham since snubbing Barcelona

Bergvall’s journey at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been a whirlwind since he famously turned down a move to Barcelona in 2024.

At the time, the Catalan giants were considered favorites, but the lure of the Premier League saw the ‘unstoppable‘ Swede choose N17.

His debut season was nothing short of spectacular; he was named the club’s Player of the Year and played a key role in Spurs’ Europa League win over Manchester United.

While the 2025/26 campaign has proven more challenging due to tactical shifts and a recent ankle injury, he remains a fan favorite.

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