Talks have already taken place: Barcelona eye up HSV youngster Vuskovic | OneFootball

FC Barcelona has apparently set its sights on one of the most exciting talents in the Bundesliga. The object of desire is HSV jewel Luka Vuskovic.

According to Sky information, the Catalans are even intensely engaged with the young Croatian. Initial talks with the player's side have already taken place.

The 19-year-old central defender was loaned from Tottenham Hotspur before the season started and immediately became a key player and defense leader in Hamburg. In 23 competitive matches so far, the Croatian U21 international has impressed not only defensively but also contributed four goals. Vuskovic is outstanding in the air, ranks among the best duelists in the Bundesliga, and consistently shows highly interesting approaches in build-up play.

It's no wonder, then, that the youngster is attracting international interest. German Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping for reinforcements for the central defense next summer, and Vuskovic is reportedly one of the candidates on the list according to Sky.

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HSV continues to dream of Vuskovic staying

At HSV, they would very much like to keep the defender. The Rothosen do not have a purchase option, and Vuskovic is bound to the Spurs until 2030. "Contractually, there is no chance for him to stay. It's purely a loan, and we have no leverage to bind Luka to HSV in the long term," explained sports director Claus Costa recently on Sport1.

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There is still a small hope. Both the club and the player himself have the romantic idea that Luka might play for HSV alongside his brother Mario Vuskovic in the future. Mario has been under contract with the Hanseatics since 2022 but is currently serving a doping ban. The 24-year-old will be able to return to play in mid-November.

Whether his younger brother will still be playing at Volkspark at that time is completely unclear. In any case, the great interest from world-class clubs like Barcelona demonstrates how positively the teenager has developed at HSV.

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