Thomas Frank told Tottenham have already signed their own Jude Bellingham

Lucas Bergvall keeps getting better and better — and the praise for the Tottenham Hotspur star continues to grow more extravagant.

The 19-year-old, who was superb in his debut campaign for Spurs, has hit form again this week in what is now his second season with the club.

The midfielder scored and provided an assist in the 3-0 win over West Ham United at the weekend. He then played the full 90 minutes on Tuesday as Tottenham edged Villarreal 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

Competition for places in Tottenham’s midfield is fierce following the summer arrival of João Palhinha. But right now, it is the teenager’s spot to lose after consecutive standout displays.

Given his age, there remains huge scope for improvement. Bergvall recently underlined his commitment by signing a new five-year contract in north London.

Speaking on Inside Spurs, former Tottenham winger David Bentley explained what makes the Sweden international so special — and even made a bold comparison.

“He’s a great player, so positive on the ball,” Bentley said. “If you’ve got a player like that in your team, making those forward runs… he’s like that [Jude] Bellingham type — strong with the ball, always running forward.

“And his head never goes down. He makes mistakes, but he seems like a player who can brush them off easily. To have someone like that in your team sets the tempo.”

While Bergvall has impressed at Spurs, he still has ground to make up on Bellingham, who is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.

The England international is now in his third season at Real Madrid, where he has scored 38 goals in 100 appearances. In 2023-24, he also won both La Liga and the Champions League.

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