The interest in Lucas Bergvall’s signature is heating up ahead of the January window, even though the midfielder only signed a new contract with Tottenham in the summer.

The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham in the summer, but he not only ended up staying but also ended up extending his deal.

However, the midfielder has only started two of Spurs’ six Premier League games this season: their opening-day defeat at Brentford and their 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

According to reports, several European clubs, including Juventus and Barcelona, are eyeing a January move for Bergvall, with some clubs exploring the possibility of a loan deal.

Juventus keep monitoring Lucas Bergvall despite Tottenham’s clear stance

A fresh report from Tutto Juve (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now revealed that Luciano Spalletti is looking for midfielders who can play forward, ‘without excessively slowing down the play’.

The Juve boss has identified Bergvall as the perfect fit for his requirements and is keen on adding him to his midfield, which already contains a Spurs loanee, Pape Matar Sarr.

The Old Lady believe that a loan move can benefit all parties, as it would give the Tottenham man regular game time. Remember, Juventus already have Pape Sarr and Guglielmo Vicario on loan from the Lilywhites.

However, the Serie A club have work to do to convince Spurs, who are not willing to facilitate an exit for the Swede during the upcoming transfer window.

As things stand, Spurs are showing no interest in loaning out Bergvall, but Juve are continuing to monitor the player’s situation closely to assess whether there is an opening in January.

Bergvall’s new contract contains a release clause

Bergvall signed a new long-term deal at Spurs last month, but that may not guarantee his future at the North London club.

When asked about a potential clause, Bergvall responded: “Is that what you want to hear? That’s not something I’m going to say.”

Pressed further on whether Tottenham had made him any promises in the deal – such as playing time or a future exit – Bergvall added: “I don’t know if I should go into exactly what’s in the contract, as it’s quite personal, but I’m incredibly happy to have signed a new deal and feel positive about the process.”

According to a recent update by journalist Ekrem Konur, Bergvall’s deal at Tottenham does indeed contain a release clause. However, it is unclear at the moment how much the clause is worth.