Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a joint bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielders Lucas Bergvall and full-back Djed Spence, potentially totaling £90 million. The move comes after Spurs recently completed the signing of Sandro Tonali, a player Newcastle had also been pursuing.
Tottenham secured Tonali for a club-record fee of £100 million, with Newcastle receiving £45 million from the sale, but the Magpies are now looking to bolster their squad with players from their Premier League rivals. According to TEAMtalk, Eddie Howe is keen to add both Bergvall and Spence to his team before the transfer window closes.
Bergvall, a Sweden international, has struggled to establish himself in the Tottenham first team since arriving in 2024, scoring two goals and providing nine assists in 78 appearances. Nottingham Forest previously submitted a £38 million offer for the midfielder, but Tottenham is holding out for a fee closer to £50 million. The player himself is reportedly seeking an exit following the arrival of Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
Newcastle’s interest in Bergvall is driven by the need for midfield reinforcements following Tonali’s departure, as well as speculation surrounding the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes. They have already signed Ajax prodigy Sean Steur, but Howe is keen to add further quality to his midfield options.
Spence, who impressed during a loan spell at Nottingham Forest, is also on Newcastle’s radar. The 25-year-old’s versatility, being able to play on either flank, makes him an attractive prospect for Howe, especially with Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth and Matt Targett all having recently been unavailable. Tottenham were previously looking for around £25 million for Spence, but his recent performances have reportedly increased his value to around £40 million.
Securing both players would represent a significant investment for Newcastle, but could provide Howe with two talented players capable of making an immediate impact. The potential deal would also represent a financial boon for Tottenham, particularly in an inflated transfer market.
