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By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 22: 05 AEDT, 14 February 2026 | Updated: 23: 47 AEDT, 14 February 2026 7 View comments Chelsea and Aston Villa reportedly made a surprise enquiries for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall during the January transfer window. Bergvall was Tottenham's player of the season in 2024-25, with the Swedish international enjoying a memorable debut campaign in North London. The midfielder made 45 appearances in all competitions for Ange Postecoglou's side, as Tottenham's season concluded with Europa League glory. Bergvall had been forced to miss the final due to injury. His progress during the season led to the midfielder, 20, being rewarded with a fresh six-year contract. Despite the extension, the Athletic reported that Chelsea and Aston Villa made approaches to Tottenham in January about Bergvall's availability. Aston Villa and Chelsea reportedly saw approaches for Lucas Bergvall rebuffed by Tottenham According to the report, the clubs had been alerted after Bergvall had been used less frequently under Thomas Frank. Bergvall had also been used out wide at times during Frank's tenure, rather than his favoured central midfield role. Aston Villa's approach was said to have been made after Tottenham had beaten them to the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Tottenham were reported to have quickly rebuffed the approaches from Aston Villa and Chelsea. Bergvall is currently out of action after suffering an injury in Tottenham's win over Borussia Dortmund last month. Crisis-hit Tottenham currently lie just five points about the Premier League's relegation zone in 16th, leading to Frank's dismissal this week. Igor Tudor is expected to be confirmed as Tottenham's interim manager on a deal until the end of the season. Tudor will be tasked with leading Tottenham away from trouble in the Premier League, along with continuing their progress in the Champions League.
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