Chelsea make Lucas Bergvall decision after Tottenham transfer request

Swedish star wants to leave Spurs amid previous interest from Chelsea and Aston Villa

Chelsea have no plans to revive their interest in Lucas Bergvall despite the Tottenham player’s desire to change clubs this summer.

Standard Sport understands that the midfielder, who is currently at the 2026 World Cup with Sweden, has informed Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi of his wish to leave due to a fear over a lack of first-team minutes.

Spurs have set an asking price of £45million for the youngster, who Chelsea explored a deal for in January only to be stone-walled by Spurs.

And Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will not go back in for Bergvall this summer.

There is also no interest John Stones, who is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer, or Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri.

Atalanta defender Marco Palestra has also been linked.

Reports in Italy have indicated that the right-back is of interest to both Chelsea and Man City.

Standard Sport understands, however, that no club-to-club talks have taken place between Atalanta and Chelsea.

Palestra impressed this season on loan at Serie A side Cagliari.

The 21-year-old’s performances at both right-back and right wing-back led to Atalanta chiefs anticipating a level of transfer interest in the academy product this summer.

He made his senior debut for Italy in March, against Northern Ireland, and five days later played 74 minutes as the Italians saw their World Cup qualification hopes end on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Standard Sport reported last week that Chelsea are expected to make multiple first-team signings during Xabi Alonso’s first summer in charge, including at least two starting-level players.

The future of Malo Gusto remains uncertain. Left-back Marc Cucurella last week completed a move to Real Madrid worth up to £51.8million, including add-ons.