Lucas Bergvall could still join Newcastle with Spurs braced for bids - Report
Newcastle United may have secured Amar Dedic, vastly improving our depth in both full-back positions, but there is still a LOT to do between now and September 1st.
Midfield is a key area of focus, not only to add some leadership and steel, but a natural No.10 who can fit into Matthias Jaissle's 4-2-3-1 system.
On the subject of midfielders, Newcastle have previously made a move for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, seeing a £46m offer knocked back last month.
A month on, his name remains in the mix heading into the final fortnight of summer, alongside recently linked Nicolas Seiwald.
Bergvall remains one to watch
As reported by The Mail, Newcastle remain in the mix to sign Spurs talent Lucas Bergvall in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
Simon Jones claims that Newcastle's interest has not gone away, with the club considering their options despite holding talks over Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha.
The Mail reports that Newcastle had previously been quoted over £50m for the Swedish international, with enquiries taking place while Sandro Tonali's move to North London was being finalised.
However, Nottingham Forest are also 'expected to make another offer' for the 20-year-old, with Oliver Glasner's side still on the lookout for an Elliott Anderson replacement.
A big talent, but what about leadership?
Newcastle's current pool of midfielders includes an 18-year-old Sean Steur, along with 20-year-old duo Aladji Bamba and Lewis Miley.
We are missing Bruno Guimaraes' experience, character and quality, and no longer have leaders Kieran Trippier and Jamaal Lascelles in the camp, so this final central midfield signing feels more likely to be a big character who can communicate on and off the pitch and rally the troops.
Bergvall would bring more energy, the ability to burst forward with the ball and add zip to our side, but he doesn't fill that leadership vacuum that clearly exists in the current squad.
The question is, if Pierre Emile Hojbjerg doesn't want the move, if Joao Palhinha is unlikely and Ruben Neves isn't a target, then who is that experienced, classy campaigner we'll be signing instead?
