Luka Vuskovic in talks for Tottenham exit as summer transfer race heats up

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Tottenham’s summer transfer plans would not have factored in the possibility of losing one of their stars of the future, but that is exactly what they could be facing as some of Europe’s elite work towards a deal. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Barcelona launch Luka Vuskovic move, elite clubs to follow suitVuskovic finally joined Tottenham last summer, after they had previously reached an agreement to sign him from Hajduk Split back in 2023.

The Croatian immediately made a big impression with his pre-season displays for his new club, but previous manager Thomas Frank ultimately decided that he would be better served with another loan spell this term.Vuskovic has started 21 of Hamburg’s 24 Bundesliga games so far, and currently stands among their top scorers with four strikes to his name in league action. His displays haven’t gone unnoticed across the continent, and Barcelona have already begun “initial talks” with his entourage, according to Sky Sports Germany.Hamburg are keen to strike a fresh loan agreement to keep the defender for another season, but the chances of that are understood to be “limited,” due to the competition that looks set to arise for the youngster.

“Numerous top clubs” are said to be chasing Vuskovic, as the race for his signature appears set to heat up ahead of the summer after Barcelona have made the first move. Tottenham can’t win in current Vuskovic situationFormer Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider earlier this week that Tottenham are set for a “massive” exodus of players if they suffer relegation at the end of the season.