Roberto De Zerbi has offered an update on Lucas Bergvall’s Tottenham future amid this summer’s growing transfer speculation.Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi will most definitely have been pleased to see his side secure yet another victory in pre-season in their latest encounter against Sydney.It was by no means an emphatic win, but Spurs looked threatening throughout the game, creating several good chances and were unfortunate not to have won in normal time.It was not until the penalty shootout that Tottenham secured victory to keep their unbeaten pre-season run intact.Credit: @tristram pearson/InstagramRoberto De Zerbi opens up on Lucas Bergvall’s Tottenham futureTottenham’s game against Sydney also marked a first start in pre-season for Lucas Bergvall. The Swede’s future remains uncertain, with Bergvall looking to move away from Spurs in search of more game time.Tottenham, on the other hand, are keen to keep the Swede within their ranks as they continue to reshape their squad this summer.Spurs’ efforts to retain the services of Bergvall have seen them reject offers from both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, who remain keen on signing the midfielder.Speaking after the game against Sydney, Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has now opened up on Bergvall’s future.In comments relayed by Nizaar Kinsella, De Zerbi explained that while he understands Bergvall’s desire for regular football in his preferred role, he cannot guarantee any player a place in his side.He said: “The situation is clear, he wants space and to play in a double pivot but I cannot give a guarantee to any player that he can play. He was right that he wants to play as a central midfielder.“I would like he stays, but if he doesn’t want I can do nothing. He will then have to speak to Vinai or Johan. He has to have the right spirit to stay.”More on Bergvall from De Zerbi: "The situation is clear, he wants space and to play in a double pivot but I cannot give a guarantee to any player that he can play."He was right that he wants to play as a central midfielder."I would like he stays, but if he doesn't want I can… https://t.co/Dyv4miI6Hn— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) July 29, 2026De Zerbi clear on Bergvall talks and his preferred positionBergvall looked sharp against Sydney, featuring for only 45 minutes before being replaced by Sandro Tonali. In the moments he was on the pitch, the Swede looked eager to get on the ball and provide some creative spark for Spurs.De Zerbi was also quizzed on whether he had spoken to the midfielder about his future following interest from Premier League clubs.He added when speaking to football.london: “I’m always being very clear with him and with you. I would like that he stays with us. I think he’s potentially a top top top player. But then I don’t want to convince anyone to stay. Tottenham is already, without me, a top club and we are not to convince anyone to stay. “He can find the space if he stays with us. The competition within the players will be very strong because we are Tottenham and we have to build a strong squad. Not just 11 players. “Especially considering a lot of injuries we suffered in the last two, three seasons. Football is going in a clear direction – to compete for the highest places in the table, you have to manage 22, 23, 24 players. I don’t want 24, but 21, 22, of a high level, for sure.”Last campaign, De Zerbi admitted he was unsure of Bergvall’s best position, but after spending more time studying the Swede, the Italian is now confident where he is best suited and remains eager for him to stay.He continued when asked if Bergvall had told him he wants to leave: “No, never. I am speaking with him before the end of the last season. During the World Cup two times. “But now we are speaking better, face to face, without a competition in this moment. Now I started to work, like I know, my style. In the last season we prepared the game, we worked in the head, on the mentality, more than the style of play. “His position is very clear for me now. I needed time to understand the characteristics of the players. But I would like that he stays with us. He’s very young, a very good player, a good guy. It’s not so easy so fast to find a young player of that level.”READ MORE: Roberto De Zerbi issues Mateus Fernandes injury update as Tottenham fans worryThe post ‘His position is very clear for me now’ – De Zerbi issues Lucas Bergvall future update at Tottenham appeared first on Spurs Web.