Tottenham Hotspur may be prepared to cash in on Luka Vuskovic this summer, but only if their valuation of the highly-rated defender is met.
For weeks now, Luka Vuskovic‘s future has been one of the biggest talking points surrounding Tottenham Hotspur despite the defender being contracted to the club until 2030.
The 19-year-old joined Spurs from Hajduk Split in 2023 and is yet to make a competitive appearance for the North London side. However, his excellent loan spell in the Bundesliga last season has significantly raised his profile across Europe.
A number of clubs have been credited with interest in the Croatian, but Brighton remain the most advanced suitor. It has already been reported that Vuskovic has agreed personal terms with the Seagulls, viewing the club as an ideal environment for young players to develop.
Tottenham unconvinced by Brighton’s latest bid for Luka Vuskovic
Spurs Web previously reported that Tottenham had already rejected two offers from Brighton for Vuskovic, with the second proposal believed to be worth £30m.
More recently, Brighton returned with an improved third bid, although reports suggested that offer still fell short of Tottenham’s reported £60m valuation.
Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari has now shed more light on the situation, claiming Spurs are open to selling the defender, but not for the £45M proposed by Brighton.
He also states that Vuskovic is personally keen on the move, but that it would take a significantly improved proposal before Spurs would consider doing business.
The latest update comes after reports that the Croatian does not want another loan spell next season and is instead prioritising regular first-team football, something that could be difficult to guarantee in N17 following the arrival of Jan Paul van Hecke.
Luka Vuskovic has already hinted at what he wants
Whenever Vuskovic has been asked about his future, he has generally avoided giving a direct answer, and that remained the case during Croatia’s World Cup campaign. However, the teenager did offer a little more insight than usual when discussing his plans for next season.
Vuskovic explained that his priority is to be at a club where he will play regularly and where he feels wanted. Those comments only added fuel to the speculation surrounding a potential move away from Tottenham.
It is not difficult to understand why. Even if Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin depart this summer, Vuskovic would still face competition from Jan Paul van Hecke and Kevin Danso for minutes in central defence. The lack of European football next season also reduces the number of opportunities available.
For now, Tottenham are expected to wait until after the World Cup before deciding on Vuskovic’s future, and it remains to be seen whether Brighton’s latest offer comes anywhere close to changing the club’s position.