Manchester United are keen on Lucas Bergvall and battle Barcelona for the 17-year-old midfielder, but only a summer move looks likely.
According to Fussball, Manchester United have sounded out a move to Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall, with the midfielder emerging as one of the top young talents from around. The 17-year-old Barcelona target has numerous clubs chasing his signature, but it’s believed he’s a fan of the Red Devils.
Manchester United are curious about Lucas Bergvall.
Manchester United have sounded out a move for Lucas Bergvall, and have maintained their interest in the Djurgarden teenager. The 17-year-old, a midfielder by trade, has a promising future ahead of him and is already considered one of the top talents coming out of Sweden alongside Hugo Larsson.
Manchester United had monitored Bergvall earlier in 2023 and had maintained their overall interest in his services. They are joined by Barcelona in the hunt, with the Catalans sensing the opportunity to bring a promising talent very early in his senior career.
The Red Devils have had Bergvall on trial before when he was 14, and the player reported is a fan of the Red Devils. It’s a significant factor in chasing targets, as Manchester United could have an edge over Barcelona. The Catalans have a serious interest in the teenager and might make a substantial attempt to lure him out of Sweden.
The report states it could take a bid between €8 million to €10 million to convince Djurgarden to sell, although a winter move appears unlikely. Hence, the clubs chasing the young midfielder might have to wait until the summer to finalise a move for Bergvall.
Lucas Bergvall has more clubs chasing his signature.
Manchester United, having already sounded out a move in the future, and the fact that the teenager is a club fan, could put the Red Devils in pole position. However, when finances matter more than ever, other clubs could make important offers and trump the current favourites.
In that aspect, Barcelona is probably the furthest behind anyone else, while Newcastle United also holds an interest in Bergvall. Every club right now continues to battle through FFP regulations, and may find it difficult to cough up even €8 million or €10 million on a teenage talent when they have needs elsewhere.
Hence, whichever side manages to fork out the necessary fee could have a shot at Bergvall. The 17-year-old Barcelona target may have quite a few choices come summer, but Manchester United will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of this transfer saga.
