Tottenham complete signing of Barcelona transfer target

Introduction to the article:
The article discusses Barcelona’s loss to Tottenham in the race to sign Swedish teen sensation Lucas Bergvall, despite tracking him for over 12 months and appearing to be the favorites to secure a deal.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Bergvall

Barcelona have been monitoring 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall for over a year, as part of their efforts to bring him to the club in Catalonia. Despite efforts to secure a deal, they were unable to do so before the winter transfer window closed.

Tottenham’s successful bid

Tottenham moved ahead of Barcelona in the race for Bergvall and offered a better financial package for the striker, ultimately securing his signature. The Premier League club also reportedly put forward a greater first team role for Bergvall.

Bergvall’s move to Spurs

Unable to increase their offering to Bergvall, and facing competition from Spurs, Barcelona lost out on signing the Swedish star. Bergvall expressed his delight at joining Tottenham and playing in the Premier League, and is set to complete a €10m move, plus performance related bonuses, in July 2024.