Liverpool are reportedly showing strong interest in signing Brighton and Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic, as per Caught Offside.
After being impressed by the 19-year-old’s performances for HNK Hajduk Split, Tottenham Hotspur decided to purchase him ahead of last season.
However, Spurs opted to send the youngster on loan to Hamburger SV last term. He showed glimpses of his qualities in the Bundesliga, scoring six goals and keeping five clean sheets in 28 appearances.
Still, Tottenham decided not to keep him, and after signing Jan Paul Van Hecke, they sold the Croatian to Brighton last summer. Vuskovic has enjoyed a stellar start this season, making two goal contributions and keeping six clean sheets across all competitions.
The defender has even been guiding his side to a title charge, sitting second in the league with five points less than table toppers Arsenal. Having proven his worth in club football, Vuskovic has secured his place in the Croatia national team.
Now, Caught Offside state that with Virgil van Dijk’s existing deal set to run until next summer, Liverpool have started exploring options to replace him and have identified Vuskovic as a top target.
The Reds have also earmarked Levi Colwill as a serious option, but Chelsea don’t want to let him leave and are planning to tie him down to a fresh long-term contract to keep the vultures away.
Vuskovic to Liverpool
The report state that purchasing Vuskovic won’t be straightforward for Liverpool, as Brighton won’t let him leave for cheap, with his existing deal set to run until 2031.
However, the Seagulls are a selling club and would be open to parting ways with the Croatian international should they receive an official proposal worth up to £90m.
Vuskovic is a 6ft 4in tall right-footed centre-back. He is comfortable playing out from the back, good in the air, can chip in with some important goals, and is solid in defensive contributions.
The Brighton star is a talented player and possesses high potential. Therefore, he might be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool should they purchase him.
However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Anfield club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services in January or next summer.
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