Brighton agrees £50 million deal for defender Luka Vuskovic

Brighton has reportedly reached an agreement with Tottenham for Luka Vuskovic, a highly rated 19-year-old Croatian defender. The deal is valued at £50 million, which includes £46 million in fixed payments and £4 million in potential performance bonuses. Barcelona, who had shown interest in Vuskovic due to his impressive loan spell at Hamburg, could not pursue the player because of financial constraints. Brighton now prepares to complete the transfer, with Vuskovic undergoing medical exams in the United States before the official announcement.

• 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona miss out as Brighton agree blockbuster deal worth £50 million for defensive target