Newcastle United are ready to test Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s resolve with an increased bid that could reach \u00a360 million for midfielder Lucas Bergvall, following the rejection of an initial proposal worth \u00a346 million plus add-ons.<\/p>\n
The Tyneside club is eager to conclude negotiations before the upcoming Premier League<\/a> season begins, viewing the 20-year-old Swedish international as a primary target to spearhead a major midfield transformation under manager Eddie Howe. Despite Spurs turning down the opening approach, Newcastle officials remain confident in their ability to broker a deal, buoyed by indications that the player would welcome a new challenge away from North London.<\/p>\n Bergvall, who is tied to Tottenham until June 2031, established himself in the English top flight after making 50 total appearances across his first two seasons with Spurs\u2014including 23 league outings last term\u2014and earning 14 senior caps for Sweden.<\/p>\n The aggressive pursuit comes during a period of substantial structural change within Newcastle\u2019s squad. The Magpies recently saw Sandro Tonali complete a move to Tottenham, while key playmaker Bruno Guimar\u00e3es continues to be linked with a high-profile transfer to reigning Premier League<\/a> champions Arsenal<\/a>. Under financial compliance guidelines governed by Profitability and Sustainability Rules, capital generated from marquee departures allows clubs to reinvest heavily in younger, high-ceiling assets whose valuations can amortize over multi-year contracts.<\/p>\n While Tottenham hold significant leverage due to Bergvall\u2019s long-term contract, their recent transfer activity could influence their stance. Spurs have strengthened their central department by securing Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke, potentially creating room for negotiation if Newcastle meet their financial valuation.<\/p>\n Personal terms are not expected to pose an obstacle should club-to-club agreement be reached. However, Newcastle are not the only side to have monitored the Swede. Aston Villa<\/a>, Bournemouth, and Nottingham Forest have all tracked Bergvall in recent transfer windows, though Newcastle now consider themselves at the head of the queue as they look to finalize Howe\u2019s squad engine room.<\/p>\n