Brighton pauses pursuit of Luka Vuskovic amid World Cup action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion has decided not to make further bids for Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic for now. The club initially offered £30 million, which was rejected. Vuskovic, currently in the World Cup with Croatia, has expressed a desire to leave Spurs for a team where he can play more regularly. Discussions regarding his future are likely to resume after the tournament, as Brighton evaluates their options. Spurs appear reluctant to sell but may consider loaning him out again.
- •Brighton made a £30m bid for Luka Vuskovic, which Tottenham rejected.
- •Vuskovic is currently competing in the World Cup with Croatia.
- •Brighton will not submit another bid for Vuskovic at this time.
- •Vuskovic's camp wants him to leave Spurs for more playing time.
- •Negotiations for Vuskovic may resume after the World Cup.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — BBC: Brighton will not bid again for Luka Vuskovic… for now
"We can take a breath from the constant speculation, at least hopefully.
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