Swap deal included: Dortmund’s plan to sign HSV star Vuskovic | OneFootball

Just 19 years old – and already one of the best central defenders in the Bundesliga. Luka Vuskovic is one of the shooting stars of the season. At Hamburger SV, he holds the defense together and shines with confident passing and top duel stats. Borussia Dortmund has set its sights on the Croatian international.

Last summer, Vuskovic moved on loan from Tottenham Hotspur to the Elbe. The signing of the 1.93-meter-tall player has proven to be a masterstroke. Since matchday three, he has played the full 90 minutes in every game. He only missed the 1-1 draw against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in mid-February 2026 due to a yellow card suspension. BILD reporter Babak Milani was full of praise: “He is a godsend for HSV.” With 37 goals conceded, the Hanseatic team boasts the seventh-best defense in the league.

Vuskovic has already found the net five times for HSV. “He plays as if he’s already competed in three World Cups,” raved record national player Lothar Matthäus (64) during Hamburg’s 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.

Top clubs vie for Vuskovic

The youngster is under contract with Spurs until 2030. His current market value is 40 million euros. Top clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid have long since taken notice of the central defender. According to fichajes.net, BVB has also entered the transfer race with determination. The Black and Yellows are reportedly already working on a strategy to convince the decision-makers in London.

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The considerations go beyond simply paying a transfer fee. Striker Serhou Guirassy (30) could be part of a swap deal. Borussia would acquire one of Europe’s most promising defensive talents, while the English side would benefit from experience and goal threat.

However, if one of Europe’s financially powerful clubs gets serious, Dortmund’s chances may not be the best.

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