Transfer tussle over HSV favourite: Vuskovic rejects Spurs! | OneFootball

Amid the buildup to the World Cup, rumors surrounding Luka Vuskovic are heating up. The current HSV star is said to have made a far-reaching decision.

According to information from the Hamburger Abendblatt, Vuskovic does not actually want to return to his parent club Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, the 19-year-old is said to prefer a move that offers him better prospects of regular playing time and the best possible development. That would fit with the recent rumors of a transfer to Spurs rival Brighton & Hove Albion.

The discussion was sparked by a report from renowned transfer journalist David Ornstein. According to the report, Brighton have submitted an offer of around €35 million to Tottenham for Vuskovic. It is also claimed that the player and the Seagulls have already reached a verbal agreement. Coach Fabian Hürzeler in particular, who once led FC St. Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga, is said to have convinced the Croatian with his sporting vision.

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€60m market value thanks to strong HSV season

But despite Ornstein’s undeniable credibility as a source, there are doubts. Tottenham have one of Europe’s most sought-after defensive talents in Vuskovic. The centre-back is under contract long-term until 2030 and has raised his market value to €60 million thanks to his strong loan spell at HSV. For that reason, the reported fee of €35 million would likely be far too low.

There is also further competition. According to the Abendblatt, Vuskovic’s agent has already made contact with FC Barcelona. If the Spanish champions seriously enter the race, the situation could shift again. Only one thing is certain: after his outstanding season in an HSV shirt, Vuskovic has played his way onto the wish lists of numerous international top clubs. The bidding war for the teenager seems to be only just beginning, and the World Cup is likely to make it even hotter.

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