Lucas Bergvall: Tottenham set to sign 17-year-old Swedish midfielder

Lucas Bergvall has won one international cap for Sweden

Tottenham are set to sign midfielder Lucas Bergvall from Swedish side Djurgarden for a fee approaching £8.5m.

The 17-year-old will have a medical on Friday and sign a five-year deal.

Bergvall, who has made 25 appearances for Djurgarden in the Swedish top flight, will link up with Tottenham's first team in the summer.

The Sweden international had previously been linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona but has opted for a move to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Tottenham's 20-year-old striker Alejo Veliz has joined La Liga side Sevilla on loan.