Ange Postecoglou has hinted that Lucas Bergvall’s rapid progression may save Tottenham from the need the enter the market for a defensive midfielder in the summer.
Some had wondered whether Spurs might look to bolster their options in holding midfield this summer, but 19-year-old Bergvall has shown himself to be tough-tackling and robust as well as composed on the ball.
Tottenham reached an agreement last February with Swedish side Djurgårdens that Bergvall would join them last July.
Of the suggestion another midfielder should be signed, Postecoglou said: “Maybe a lot of that is because with guys like Lucas, Pape [Matar Sarr], Archie [Gray], we see a lot in them to become a good midfield dynamic for us in how they can all bring something different to the table.
“Then with [Rodrigo] Bentancur, [Yves] Bissouma and [James] Maddison, and now with Wilson [Odobert] coming on — and Deki [Dejan Kulusevski] will definitely end up in there — we’ve got some strong midfield options.
“While there’s work going on in the background around summer, I do feel that when we’ve got everyone available and the squad is at good strength, with that development, particularly with Lucas, we’re getting to a position where we’re stronger in that area, for sure.”
Postecoglou is pleased by the variety of profiles his midfielders offer.
“What I look for is they’ve all got different things they bring to the table, they’re not all like for like,” he said. “From that perspective, it gives us some good flexibility in options.”
Tottenham visit Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.
