Brighton Makes £30m Bid for Tottenham Defender Luka Vuskovic
Brighton & Hove Albion has submitted a £30 million (€34.8 million) bid for 19-year-old Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, a Croatian international currently on loan at Hamburg. Vuskovic, who has yet to debut for Spurs, favors a move to Brighton to reunite with coach Fabian Hürzeler. Tottenham, who signed him for £12 million in 2023, is expected to reject the offer amid interest from Liverpool and Barcelona.
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Tottenham sells defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £46 million
Tottenham Hotspur has completed the sale of Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic to Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee of £46 million, potentially rising to £50 million with add-ons. The 19-year-old, who joined Spurs in 2023 from Hajduk Split, never made a senior appearance for the club, spending three seasons on loan, most recently in the Bundesliga with Hamburger. This transfer represents Tottenham's third-highest sale ever, behind only Gareth Bale and Harry Kane. The move is part of a broader summer clear-out at Spurs, which has already seen the departures of Alejo Veliz (£7.7m to Bahia), Radu Dragusin (£21.4m to Fiorentina), and Alfie Devine (£6m to Preston), along with several free exits and U21 player sales. Tottenham has reinforced its defense with the signings of Marcos Senesi and Van Hecke, making Vuskovic's path to first-team minutes difficult. The sale brings Tottenham's total summer revenue to approximately £80 million, which the club plans to reinvest in players who can provide immediate impact.
Yardbarker: SoccerBrighton Sign 19-Year-Old Croatian Defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for £46 Million
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially announced the signing of 19-year-old Croatian international centre-back Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur. The young defender has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. According to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the fixed transfer fee is £46 million, with a sell-on clause included. Vušković came through the youth academy of Hajduk Split in Croatia, making his top-flight debut at age 16. He was subsequently loaned to Radomiak Radom in Poland, Westerlo in Belgium, and most recently Hamburger SV, where he impressed last season by winning the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award four times, being named Rookie of the Season, and earning a spot in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. He has scored 16 goals in 78 senior club appearances and has one goal in six appearances for Croatia, including starting in a World Cup group stage match against England. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler expressed confidence in the player's potential while noting he needs time to adapt to the Premier League.
虎扑 - 足球Brighton seal signing of Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for club record £46m
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record fee of £46 million. Vuskovic, who has signed a five-year deal, is essentially a replacement for Jan Paul van Hecke, who moved to Spurs for £52m last month. The teenager impressed during a loan spell at Hamburg last season, making 30 appearances and scoring six goals in the Bundesliga. He also featured once at the 2026 World Cup, starting in Croatia's 4-2 loss to England. Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler acknowledged the external attention around the signing but emphasized that Vuskovic will need time to adjust to the Premier League. Vuskovic's game time at Tottenham was blocked by the arrivals of Van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. He had originally joined Spurs from Hajduk Split last year.
Football | The GuardianLuka Vuskovic Transfers to Brighton for Record 54 Million Euros Under German Coach Fabian Hürzeler
Luka Vušković, the 19-year-old Croatian World Cup defender and former Hamburger SV loanee, has completed a permanent transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion for a club-record fee of approximately 54 million euros. The center-back, who was previously owned by Tottenham Hotspur, signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional season. Brighton's German head coach Fabian Hürzeler, formerly of St. Pauli, praised Vušković's early career but urged patience, noting the young player will need time to adapt to the Premier League. Vušković played a key role in HSV's survival last season, scoring six goals, and made one appearance at the 2026 World Cup for Croatia. He is the younger brother of Mario Vušković, who is serving a doping ban.
BILD - SportBrighton sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for club record £46m
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a club record fee of £46 million, potentially rising to £50 million with add-ons. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year. Vuskovic joined Tottenham in 2025 from Hajduk Split but was loaned to Hamburg, where he made 30 Bundesliga appearances and scored six goals last season, earning Rookie of the Season and a spot in the league's Team of the Year. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler said the club has followed Vuskovic's career closely and believes he needs time to adjust to the Premier League. The transfer is linked to Netherlands centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke moving in the opposite direction to Spurs for £52m. Vuskovic has six senior caps for Croatia and made his World Cup debut against England in the group stages last month.
BBC SportBrighton signs Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham in record €54 million deal
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the record signing of Croatian central defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for €54 million, making him the most expensive acquisition in the club's history. The 19-year-old, who joined Tottenham in 2023 at age 16 but was loaned to Hamburg last season, has signed a contract with Brighton until 2031, with an additional one-year option. Vuskovic, a product of Hajduk Split's academy and a Croatian international with six caps, becomes the second most expensive Croatian player ever, behind Josko Gvardiol. The transfer is part of a series of deals between the two Premier League clubs, following Jan Paul Van Hecke's move from Brighton to Tottenham for nearly €60 million last month.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBrighton signs Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham in record €54 million deal
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the permanent signing of Croatian central defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record fee of €54 million. The 19-year-old, who joined Tottenham in 2023 at age 16 but was loaned to Hamburg last season, has signed a contract with Brighton until 2031 with an additional one-year option. Vuskovic, a Croatia international with six caps, becomes the second most expensive Croatian player in history behind Josko Gvardiol. The transfer is part of a busy summer between the two clubs, following Jan Paul Van Hecke's move from Brighton to Tottenham for nearly €60 million last month.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBrighton Signs Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for Club-Record €54 Million
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the permanent signing of Croatian central defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record fee of €54 million. The 19-year-old, who joined Tottenham in 2023 at age 16 but was immediately loaned to Hamburg last season, has signed a contract with Brighton until 2031, with an optional additional year. Vuskovic, a product of Hajduk Split's academy and a Croatian international with six caps, becomes the second most expensive Croatian player in history, behind only Josko Gvardiol. The transfer is part of a busy summer between the two clubs, following Jan Paul Van Hecke's move from Brighton to Tottenham for nearly €60 million last month.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBrighton Signs Tottenham Defender Luka Vušković for £50 Million
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially announced the signing of Croatian defender Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported total fee of £50 million. The 19-year-old Croatian international has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Vušković began his career at Hajduk Split, making his senior debut at age 16. He was subsequently loaned to Radomiak Radom in Poland and Westerlo in Belgium before moving to Tottenham. Last season, he impressed at Hamburg, winning the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award and being named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. He has made 78 club appearances, scoring 16 goals, and has 6 caps for Croatia with 1 goal. Vušković also won the Belgian Golden Shoe Goal of the Year in 2024 and the Bundesliga Goal of the Year in 2025. He recently represented Croatia at the World Cup, starting against England.
虎扑 - 足球Brighton signs Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic for club-record €53m plus add-ons
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a club-record deal to sign teenage Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a fixed fee of €53 million, plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons. The transfer, confirmed by journalist Gary Ward, includes a 20% sell-on clause for Tottenham. Vuskovic, who spent last season on loan in the Bundesliga, is scheduled to undergo a medical and sign a contract until 2031. The move was driven by the player's desire for guaranteed starting minutes, which were limited under Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi. Brighton will integrate Vuskovic into Fabian Hürzeler's squad for domestic and European campaigns.
Yardbarker: SoccerBrighton agree £50m deal to sign Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic
Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic for a package worth £50 million, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The deal includes a £46 million fixed fee and a 20% sell-on clause. Vuskovic, who is Tottenham's second-most valuable player despite not having made a competitive appearance for the club, impressed on loan at SV Hamburg in the Bundesliga and also featured for Croatia at the World Cup. He pushed for the transfer to secure first-team opportunities, as Tottenham has recently signed defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. Tottenham plans to use the proceeds to pursue Sandro Tonali. Multiple earlier Brighton bids had been rejected before this agreement was reached.
Yardbarker: SoccerBrighton agree club record £46m deal for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a club-record £46 million deal with Tottenham Hotspur for 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic, with potential add-ons taking the fee to £50 million. The transfer follows two rejected bids last month. Vuskovic, who joined Tottenham in 2023 and spent last season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, will undergo a medical after Croatia's World Cup campaign ends. He is set to replace Jan Paul van Hecke, who is moving to Tottenham for £52 million. Vuskovic came through Hajduk Split's academy, becoming the youngest player and goalscorer in Croatia's top flight. He has six senior caps for Croatia and is considered one of Europe's top young central defenders.
BBC SportLuka Vuskovic to Join Brighton from Tottenham After Improved Bid Accepted
Centre-back Luka Vuskovic is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur and join Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth approximately £50 million, consisting of £46 million plus £4 million in achievable add-ons. The agreement includes a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights for Spurs. This transfer follows Brighton's previous rejected £45 million bid and comes after Tottenham had already signed Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million earlier in the summer. Vuskovic, who spent last season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga and is currently at the World Cup with Croatia, wants regular first-team football. However, with the arrivals of Van Hecke and Marcos Senesi at Spurs, his path to the starting lineup was blocked. Analysis in the article draws parallels to Arsenal's handling of William Saliba, suggesting Vuskovic may need more development before becoming a Premier League regular.
SkySports | NewsTottenham Agree £50m Deal to Sell Defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton & Hove Albion for approximately £50 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Vuskovic, regarded as one of Europe's top young talents, spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Hamburger SV where he performed excellently. He has also been part of Croatia's World Cup squad. The deal comes after Tottenham signed defender Ja Paul Van Hecke from Brighton earlier this summer, making Vuskovic a direct replacement. The transfer provides Tottenham with funds to potentially pursue Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, although Romano reports the club is not prepared to go all-in for the Italian. Vuskovic will now look to settle at Brighton and develop further in the Premier League.
CaughtOffsideBrighton Persists in Pursuit of Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic After Three Rejected Bids
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion are not giving up on signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, despite having three bids rejected. The 19-year-old Croatian had an outstanding 2025/26 season on loan at Bundesliga club SV Hamburg, registering seven goal contributions in 30 appearances and earning recognition as one of the league's top performers. Vuskovic has reportedly agreed personal terms with Brighton, indicating his desire to leave Spurs for regular first-team football. Tottenham recently sold Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs for £52m, creating a vacancy Brighton aims to fill with Vuskovic. Their last offer was around £45m. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks are expected to develop in the coming days. Brighton also verbally agreed a deal for Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk but internally view Vuskovic as the ideal profile to become their new defensive leader.
Yardbarker: SoccerLuka Vuskovic Ready to Force Tottenham Exit as Brighton Intensifies Pursuit
Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, 19, is prepared to submit a formal transfer request to force an exit this summer, as Brighton & Hove Albion step up their pursuit with a third offer worth around £45 million. The Croatian center-back, who impressed on loan at Hamburg and is now starting for his country in the World Cup, fears a lack of first-team guarantees under manager Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham. Brighton, who lost Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs in the previous window, see Vuskovic as a replacement. Tottenham is considering the bid, but a transfer request could weaken their negotiating position. The report notes that while selling the young talent for a substantial fee might be financially prudent, losing him could be a mistake given Tottenham's need for defensive depth.
CaughtOffsideTottenham face £45m decision on defender Luka Vušković after Brighton bid
Tottenham Hotspur are facing a critical decision over 19-year-old Croatian centre-back Luka Vušković after Brighton & Hove Albion submitted a fresh £45m offer including add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. Spurs have already rejected two earlier bids for the defender, who impressed on loan at Hamburg. Brighton, known for developing elite young talent, are pushing hard to sign Vušković. Tottenham must weigh the risk of selling a highly rated prospect before he plays for the club against the opportunity to cash in on a £45m package. The decision is complicated by Tottenham's defensive reinforcements, including signing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, which could limit Vušković's game time if he stays.
CaughtOffsideBrighton Offers £42m Plus £3m Add-ons for Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Brighton & Hove Albion has submitted a bid to Tottenham Hotspur for defender Luka Vuskovic. The offer consists of a fixed fee of £42 million plus an additional £3 million in potential add-ons. According to the report, Vuskovic is personally inclined towards the transfer as he seeks more playing time and consistent appearances. Negotiations between the two Premier League clubs are still ongoing, as of June 19.
虎扑 - 足球Brighton make improved £45m offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic
Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted an improved bid to Tottenham Hotspur for Croatian centre-back Luka Vuskovic, valued at £45 million including add-ons. Sky Sports News reports that the 19-year-old Croatia international is keen on the move to the south coast club. This represents Brighton's second attempt to sign the defender, suggesting a potential transfer in the summer 2026 window.
SkySports | NewsBrighton Bid £45m for Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic After Selling Van Hecke
Following Tottenham Hotspur's £52m signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, the Seagulls have submitted a third bid worth a £45m package (including add-ons) for Croatian World Cup defender Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old, currently at the 2026 World Cup with Croatia, has already agreed personal terms with Brighton and is concerned about playing time at Spurs after their recent defensive signings (Senesi, Van Hecke). Tottenham previously rejected bids of £35m and reportedly hold out for £60m. Barcelona have also made an approach for the highly-rated centre-back, who impressed on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga.
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