HSV loanee to Brighton? Spurs react to Vuskovic offer | OneFootball

The transfer saga surrounding Luka Vuskovic is currently gaining momentum rapidly. After recent reports circulated about an agreement between the HSV loanee and Brighton & Hove Albion, there is now another development.

Tottenham Hotspur have apparently rejected an initial offer for the Croatian centre-back straight away. This is reported by Sky transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. According to the report, the Seagulls approached Spurs with an offer worth around €35 million. However, the response from north London was clear: Tottenham turned the bid down.

That only comes as a limited surprise. Both fans and experts already knew that the reported transfer fee would hardly be enough to prise away one of Europe’s most sought-after defensive talents. Vuskovic is still under contract with Tottenham until 2030 and has raised his market value to €60 million thanks to his strong season at HSV. Accordingly, it was considered unlikely that Spurs would let their youngster leave for comparatively little money.

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Future of HSV mainstay Vuskovic completely open

Nevertheless, a move to Brighton is far from off the table. According to Plettenberg, there is still a verbal agreement between Vuskovic and the Premier League club. In addition, the side that finished eighth last season and will at least compete in the UEFA Conference League next year is currently considered the favourite in the race for the 19-year-old. An improved offer is reportedly already being prepared.

Brighton are attracting Vuskovic not only with the promise of regular playing time at the highest level, but also with a clear development plan. Coach Fabian Hürzeler in particular is said to have convinced the Croatian. The former FC St. Pauli manager has a reputation for being able to develop young talents in a targeted way.

Even so, the competitive situation remains extremely exciting. Most recently, there were also reports about contacts between Vuskovic’s camp and FC Barcelona. Brighton may currently be leading the race, but the rejection of the first offer shows that Tottenham will negotiate hard.

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