Tottenham are prepared to facilitate further sales to help finance their rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, as talks continue over Lucas Bergvall.
Following the £50million departure of Luka Vuskovic to Brighton earlier this week, Spurs sources told Standard Sport that the club were actively looking to become more efficient at selling players.
Historically, Tottenham have struggled to maximise value from player sales. But with De Zerbi spearheading a squad overhaul this summer, the club view this transfer window as an opportunity to turn a profit on those whose minutes might be limited by their aggressive spending.
Spurs’ summer outlay has already exceeded £200m, with six new players arriving before pre-season started last week.
Bergvall is among those players angling for a move as he believes he won’t get the minutes he needs at Tottenham next season.
The Swedish midfielder is reportedly attracting interest from Nottingham Forest, and while Spurs are keen to keep hold of him, Bergvall is assessing his options.
Spurs have already spent a combined £185m on midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, leaving Bergvall even further down the pecking order than last season.
The 20-year-old saw his minutes restricted under De Zerbi as Spurs fought to stay in the Premier League, and he has informed the club of his desire to leave and explore new opportunities.
Djed Spence, who has enjoyed an impressive World Cup with England, is in a similar position to Bergvall.
Tottenham would ideally want to keep Spence, but with minutes limited and interest building in the versatile full-back, he could be available for the right price.
Spurs have been aggressive with their spending as they look to overhaul their previously conservative strategy in the transfer market. But their change in approach also applies to player sales.
With so many new signings arriving at the club, departures are inevitable. Tottenham are in no rush to sell and will continue to demand fair market value, but they are also open to letting players move on for the right price.
If Spurs are determined to embark upon a new era, it is not just how they spend their money but also how much they bring in that will dictate their success.
Looking at the most successful English clubs over the last decade, it quickly becomes clear that they are not only aggressive spenders but also smart sellers.
Spurs have not been that club, in either metric, for quite some time. They are adamant that this summer marks a change both for incomings and outgoings.
