The race for one of the most highly-rated young defenders in Europe has taken a major twist.
Brighton & Hove Albion have launched a concrete £30m opening bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Luka Vuskovic.
The 19-year-old Croatian defender spent last season gaining vital first-team experience on a highly-successful loan spell at Bundesliga side Hamburg, where he clocked up 30 appearances.
While Spurs are bracing themselves for intense multi-million interest from heavyweight clubs across Europe, reports indicate that Vuskovic himself heavily favours a move to the Amex Stadium.
The teenager believes Brighton’s world-renowned youth development pathway represents the absolute perfect next step for his career.
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