Brighton are in negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur over Luka Vuskovic, with multiple reports saying the Premier League club has made an improved offer for the 19-year-old centre-back. Earlier in the talks, Brighton had a £30 million bid for the player rejected, and his profile is widely described as among the most highly rated young defenders in Europe. Vuskovic is currently with Croatia for international duty, including upcoming matches against England, and has not yet made a competitive first-team appearance for Tottenham.
Several outlets link the renewed pursuit to Brighton’s recent business involving another centre-back. Reports say Brighton sold Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham earlier in the week, and this transfer has prompted speculation that Brighton could increase their focus on Vuskovic as part of a broader squad-planning approach.
Yahoo Sports also reports Brighton have no immediate plans for another bid beyond the latest offer, after the improved proposal. The Athletic frames the situation as a decision-point for Tottenham regarding whether selling Vuskovic now makes sporting and financial sense, given his potential and Brighton’s willingness to pay.
