"On their shortlist..." - Sky Sports journalist says Liverpool want "exceptional talent" in 2027

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Liverpool have Brighton centre-back Luka Vuskovic “on their shortlist” ahead of next summer’s transfer window, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg. Vuskovic is understandably a wanted man, and Liverpool have been linked with a move for him in recent weeks, and now a fresh update has emerged.

Writing on X on Thursday, Plettenberg continued to talk up the Reds’ interest in the Croatian, but Real Madrid are ultimately his “dream” club moving forward: “Liverpool have Luka Vuskovic on their shortlist for next summer. However, his dream is to join Real Madrid one day.” Luka Vuskovic: A future great in Liverpool’s defence?

He has shown that he can be a force in the Premier League at such a young age, averaging 6.2 clearances and four aerial duel wins per game in the competition this season, and compatriot Niko Kovac lauded him early this year, saying: “He has exceptional talent. What I really like is his self-criticism.” But unfortunately for Liverpool, Madrid may stand in the way of them signing Vuskovic, while Brighton themselves will no doubt want to hold on to him for as long as possible.