Barcelona will reportedly beat Arsenal in the race to sign 17-year-old Swedish midfield prodigy Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens IF.
According to Graeme Bailey of HITC, Lucas Bergvall will soon join Barcelona from Djurgardens IF. The 17-year-old midfield sensation was also a target for Premier League heavyweights Arsenal. But the reigning La Liga champions have won the race to sign the teenage prospect.
Lucas Bergvall on the Rise
Lucas Bergvall has become one of the most eligible young prospects in the world in the last 12 months. The Swedish international had spent his formative years until then under the radar. But he has come leaps and bounds since joining Djurgardens IF from IF Brommapojkarna in February 2023.
The 17-year-old has turned out 29 times thus far for Djurgardens IF, chipping in with three goals and one assist. In addition, he has broken into his national team, making his debut for Sweden this month. Meanwhile, Bergvall’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs.
Widespread reports have linked Lucas Bergvall with European bigwigs, including Bayern Munich. He is also a target for Premier League heavyweights, with Arsenal among his prospective suitors. But the teenage sensation is closing in on joining Barcelona, his desired destination.
Barcelona Calling
Recent reports claimed that Bergvall was keen on joining Barcelona and was ready to snub other suitors to move to the Catalan club. The agreement is close, with Djurgardens demanding around €10 million to sell him. The youngster will fit Barcelona’s youth-driven project, joining other young prodigies like Pedri and Gavi in the midfield unit.
As for Arsenal, the Gunners also have a youth-centric project under Mikel Arteta. So, it is hardly surprising that the North London club wanted to sign Lucas Bergvall to be Declan Rice’s long-term midfield partner. But Arsenal will lose the race to sign the 17-year-old, who will soon join Barcelona.
Brighton & Hove Albion were also eager to secure Bergvall’s services and made a late bid to land him. But with the Swedish international having his heart set on joining Barcelona, Arsenal and his other suitors did not stand a chance.
