Barcelona sporting director Deco has reportedly contacted the representatives of 17-year-old Djurgardens starlet Lucas Bergvall, a target for Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Lucas Bergvall is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The 17-year-old Djurgardens prodigy is also a target for other European bigwigs like Manchester United and Inter Milan. But Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has contacted the youngster’s entourage.
Who is Lucas Bergvall?
Lucas Bergvall is one of the brightest young prospects in his homeland. The Swedish wonderkid spent most of his formative years with IF Brommapojkarna but has risen to prominence after joining Djurgardens IF earlier this year. And he is already a regular for the club’s first-team squad despite his nascent years.
The 17-year-old is a central midfielder by trade and is renowned for his reading of the game and ability to stitch play together. Bergvall has turned out 29 times thus far for Djurgardens, chipping in with three goals and one assist. The youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of high-profile clubs like Barcelona and Manchester United.
Barcelona and Manchester United Interested in Lucas Bergvall
Barcelona and Manchester United are renowned for having two of the best academies in the world. They regularly hand debuts to young prospects from their youth divisions, with players like Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho becoming regulars.
In addition, Barcelona and Manchester United constantly scouring the market for bright young prospects. Garnacho was such an acquisition for the Red Devils, with the Argentine international arriving from Spain. Meanwhile, the Catalan giants are interested in Almugera Kabar and other prodigies. Lucas Bergvall has also emerged as a viable target for the two European bigwigs.
The 17-year-old midfield sensation has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. But the Red Devils are falling behind in the race to sign him, with Inter Milan already submitting an offer. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has contacted Bergvall’s entourage to discuss a deal.
So, Manchester United must step up to land the Swedish wonderkid. If not, Barcelona and Inter Milan will run away as the front-runners to sign Bergvall from Djurgardens. It will be interesting to see where he ends up when he leaves his homeland.
