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·18 February 2026
Bayern refuse to deny interest in Spurs star

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·18 February 2026

Bayern Munich’s recruitment machine rarely moves without purpose, and the latest signals from Bavaria suggest Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic has entered their field of vision. Still waiting for a competitive appearance in a Spurs shirt, the teenage centre back has built his reputation elsewhere, turning heads during a loan spell with Hamburg that has accelerated both his development and his standing across Europe.
Vuskovic’s progress in the Bundesliga has been striking, not simply for his age but for the authority he has displayed. Hamburg have trusted him in demanding moments, and he has responded with composure in possession and conviction in defensive duels. That blend has prompted admiring glances far beyond northern Germany.
Former Croatia international Ivan Rakitic has gone as far as to suggest the defender may already have outgrown Tottenham, pointing to his trajectory and projecting a future among Europe’s elite. Bayern, perennial observers of emerging defensive talent, have inevitably been drawn into that conversation.
Interest has not been confirmed in explicit terms, but Bayern director Max Eberl’s remarks offered a revealing window into the club’s thinking as the summer window approaches.

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“We’ve reached the point where we’re not under pressure regarding squad planning,” Eberl told Sport1.
“We can calmly decide what happens next. Of course, we’re still keeping an eye on the market. We certainly won’t rule out any option that would benefit Bayern,” he said.
Those words carry weight in Munich, where squad building is typically meticulous and forward looking. Bayern’s defensive depth has recently been reinforced, most notably through Dayot Upamecano’s contract extension, yet long term succession planning remains constant.
Eberl expanded on Bayern’s structured approach to recruitment, underlining how early clarity can shape summer business.
“I’m someone who finalises his squad planning early. I managed to do that in Monchengladbach, in Leipzig, and, incidentally, here at Bayern as well. Everything was done by mid-July, before the start of preseason training.
“When Kingsley Coman then asked for his release, which we ultimately granted, we had to fight for Nicolas Jackson until the very last day. That wasn’t ideal, but these things can happen. With the contract extension with Upa, we can now go into the summer transfer window with a clear plan.”
For Spurs, Vuskovic represents both promise and a strategic decision point. Tottenham’s recruitment in recent seasons has focused on emerging profiles, players expected to mature into first team pillars. Loan pathways, such as this one in Hamburg, form a central part of that process.
Yet when Bayern begin to circle, development timelines can compress. European heavyweights have a habit of converting potential into immediate opportunity, backed by resources and competitive platforms that are difficult to resist.
Whether Vuskovic returns to North London ready to stake his claim, or becomes the subject of a high profile transfer tussle involving Bayern, will shape one of the more intriguing defensive market stories of the summer.
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