Talk SPORT report that Luka Vuskovic is pushing to leave Tottenham Hotspur for good this summer, with the young defender reportedly fed up at the idea of another loan move or being stuck on the bench.
Crowded Defense Forces His Hand
The 19-year-old’s mood has reportedly soured following Spurs’ busy summer at the back — with Marcos Senesi already through the door and a £52million deal for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke close to being finalized. With that kind of investment ahead of him, Vuskovic’s route to regular first-team minutes looks tougher than ever.
Adding fuel to the fire, Brighton themselves had tried to land Vuskovic with a £35million bid just days before missing out on Van Hecke to Spurs — an approach Tottenham quickly turned down. That rejection is said to have strengthened the Croatian’s resolve to find playing time elsewhere. Spurs reportedly value him at around £60million, well above what they originally paid.
Hottest Young Talent in Europe Right Now 🔥
Vuskovic’s stock has soared after a stunning loan spell at Hamburg last season, contributing six goals in 30 appearances and landing a Bundesliga Team of the Season spot. Big names are circling — Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Bayern Munich have all been credited with interest, and he’s even been tipped among the World Cup’s standout young talents.
Spurs originally struck a £12million agreement with Hajduk Split back in 2023, though EU rules delayed his arrival by a year. His only Spurs appearance came in a pre-season friendly vs Reading — and he made it count, scoring and assisting within eight minutes of coming off the bench.
Could a Centre-Back Swap Be Brewing?
Brighton’s interest in Vuskovic came right around their negotiations with Spurs over Van Hecke. That deal is now reportedly agreed, after Tottenham had two earlier bids knocked back. Brighton chief Paul Barber confirmed both previous offers were rejected before the club finally let Van Hecke go, with the Dutch defender entering the last year of his Amex contract.
