Who is Luka Vuskovic? Liverpool 'keeping close eye' on Tottenham defender
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Luka Vuskovic could be one of the most in-demand young defenders on the market this summer, with Liverpool among a number of clubs interested in the Spurs center-backLiverpool is reportedly keeping an eye on Luka Vuskovic(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Liverpool is among Europe’s top sides monitoring Tottenham loanee Luka Vuskovic, with a potential summer move still on the table.This season has been difficult for Spurs, and as its European hopes fade, top clubs are assessing its squad for transfer opportunities. Liverpool is also tracking Micky van de Ven, but Vuskovic represents a longer-term, future-focused target.Despite Tottenham's struggles, it is keen to retain the Croatian, who has attracted attention from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City.
At 18, Vuskovic is considered Tottenham's potential "long-term defensive cornerstone," though a transfer could arise if funds are needed to rebuild its struggling attack.READ MORE: Liverpool news as Mohamed Salah in transfer limbo and Thiago set for returnREAD MORE: Arne Slot sent sobering halftime message to Liverpool before late winner vs Nottingham ForestLiverpool missed out on Vuskovic at 16 and is eager to seize the opportunity now.While Tottenham considers Vuskovic untouchable, a late-summer offer around £60 million ($81 million) could persuade the North London club to part ways.But what else do we know about him, and why are Europe's top clubs circling?Liverpool missed out on Luka Vuskovic when he was 16(Image: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)Vuskovic stands at 1.93 meters and is an imposing figure who is dominant in the air but is also a technically skilled player capable of building attacks from the back.He has been hailed as the best defensive talent to come from Croatia since City's Josko Gvardiol, who has sang the praises of his fellow countryman.The London club secured his signing in September 2023, finalizing the transfer over the summer. He was promptly loaned out to newly promoted Hamburger SV, where he has made 19 Bundesliga appearances so far this season.His header against Bayern Munich marked his fourth goal of the season, highlighting the 18-year-old’s knack for scoring in crucial moments.
In December, he netted Hamburger SV’s second in a 3-2 derby triumph over Werder Bremen with a spectacular scorpion kick.Opta stats reveal that no player has won more aerial duels this season, and only one has recorded more clearances, underlining his dominance in defense.Vuskovic featured for Croatia at youth international levels. He earned his first start for the senior side in November in a 3–1 victory over the Faroe Islands, securing Croatia’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Vuskovic is performing well beyond his age, though his pedigree offers some explanation.