Second bid for Vuskovic! Brighton want to pay €50m for HSV favourite | OneFootball

Hardly any transfer target is currently being discussed as intensely as Luka Vuskovic. The former HSV fan favorite is right at the top of Brighton & Hove Albion’s wishlist.

According to multiple consistent media reports, Brighton have significantly stepped up their pursuit of the Croatian center-back. After an initial offer of around €35 million from Tottenham Hotspur was, unsurprisingly, rejected, the Seagulls have now returned with an improved bid. According to Fabrizio Romano, the new offer, including bonuses, is said to be worth a total of around €52 million.

Vuskovic, whose market value is reportedly as high as €60 million, made quite a splash last season while on loan at HSV. The 19-year-old developed into a key figure for the Rothosen and impressed with more than just his defensive play. In 28 league appearances, the defender also scored a remarkable six goals.

His strong performances have not gone unnoticed across Europe. Vuskovic is considered one of the most valuable U20 defenders in the world. Accordingly, numerous top clubs are showing strong interest. In recent months, FC Barcelona have also repeatedly been linked with the teenager.

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Luka Vuskovic: First HSV, then Brighton?

Brighton are currently in pole position. Despite the progress and a verbal agreement, however, no final decision has been made yet. Tottenham have the defender under contract until 2030 and must now weigh whether to sell the defensive gem or include him in their long-term plans.

At the moment, though, much points to a transfer. Spurs have already signed an expensive center-back of their own in Paul van Hecke, who ironically arrives from Brighton. On top of that, Vuskovic himself is reportedly not especially keen on a return to Tottenham. Quite the opposite: former St. Pauli coach Fabian Hürzeler has convinced the World Cup participant to make the move to the Seagulls! Now the clubs just need to reach an agreement.

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