Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all interested in signing PL teenager who Tottenham let go in the summer
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13-second readLuka Vuskovic, a 19-year-old defender, has attracted interest from top European clubs including Chelsea, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, after impressing at Brighton following his sale by Tottenham. Vuskovic had a successful loan spell at SV Hamburger during the 2025/26 season, which led to Brighton signing him for £46million.
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Luka Vuskovic, a 19-year-old defender, has attracted interest from top European clubs including Chelsea, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, after impressing at Brighton following his sale by Tottenham. Vuskovic had a successful loan spell at SV Hamburger during the 2025/26 season, which led to Brighton signing him for £46million. He has established himself as a key player at Brighton, impressing with his technical ability and leadership. The Croatian international is under contract until 2031.
Bayern Munich have been monitoring Vuskovic's progress closely, having previously been interested in him during his loan at Hamburg. Although Vuskovic would be open to a move to Bayern, they are currently not in a position to pursue him due to having several central defenders on their books. Chelsea and Barcelona have also scouted Vuskovic, but Brighton are under no immediate pressure to sell.
Tottenham retained matching rights when they sold Vuskovic to Brighton, allowing them to match any future offer for the player. This clause does not guarantee Vuskovic's return to Tottenham, as he would still have a say in his next destination. The prospect of Vuskovic joining one of the interested top European clubs would be frustrating for Tottenham, given they did not give him a chance to showcase his talent before selling him.
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- Chelsea, Tottenham, Barcelona, Bayern Munich
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Tottenham Hotspur made a raft of changes to their squad over the summer, bringing in as many as 10 players and letting go of more than that figure. Spurs fans were particularly not happy with the club’s decision to sell Luka Vuskovic. After impressing on loan at SV Hamburger during the 2025/26 season, where he emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s best defenders, it was intriguing to see whether his future lay with Tottenham or away from N17. The latter became a reality, as the Lilywhites accepted a £46million bid for the defender from Brighton and Hove Albion. It hasn’t taken long for Luka Vuskovic to become a fan favourite at the Amex Stadium.
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