Brighton will not pursue new bid for defender Luka Vuskovic
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brighton has confirmed it has no immediate plans to submit a fresh offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic. This decision follows Brighton's agreement on a £52 million deal for Jan Paul van Hecke to join Tottenham. Vuskovic, a highly regarded 19-year-old, previously had a £30 million bid rejected by Tottenham. After a loan spell with Hamburg, he is set to compete for his position with the arrival of Van Hecke, adding complexity to the team’s defensive roster. Brighton remains on top of the situation but is not making further moves at this time.
- •Brighton agreed a £52 million deal for Jan Paul van Hecke.
- •Tottenham rejected an initial £30 million offer for Luka Vuskovic.
- •Vuskovic is part of Croatia's squad facing England this week.
- •Brighton is currently not pursuing another bid for Vuskovic.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jouranlist: Brighton baulk at £60m asking price for Premier League defender
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton have no immediate plans for new Vuskovic bid
"Brighton have no immediate plans to make a fresh offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic. The revelation Brighton have agreed a £52m deal with Tottenham for Jan Paul van Hecke to move to north London sparked suggestions of a renewed attempt to sign Vuskovic, the 19-year-old who will be part of Croatia's squad to face England on Wednesday. Vuskovic is viewed as one of the most highly rated young players in Europe and Brighton have already had a £30m offer rejected for him.
"Brighton Push for Luka Vuskovic as Tottenham Face Transfer Balancing ActBrighton are exploring a deal for one of Europe’s most highly rated young defenders, although convincing Tottenham to lower th...
"Tottenham have a dilemma on their hands with Luka Vuskovic after rejecting two offers from Brighton for the teenage centre-back.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:30 PMJouranlist: Brighton baulk at £60m asking price for Premier League defender
Brighton Push for Luka Vuskovic as Tottenham Face Transfer Balancing ActBrighton are exploring a deal for one of Europe’s most highly rated young defenders, although convincing Tottenham to lower th...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:49 AMBrighton have no immediate plans for new Vuskovic bid
Brighton have no immediate plans to make a fresh offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic. The revelation Brighton have agreed a £52m deal with Tottenham for Jan Paul van Hecke to move to north London sparked suggestions of a renewed attempt to sign Vuskovic, the 19-year-old who will be part of Croatia's squad to face England on Wednesday. Vuskovic is viewed as one of the most highly rated young players in Europe and Brighton have already had a £30m offer rejected for him.
- Sky Sports—Tottenham's Vuskovic dilemma after Van Hecke deal agreed
Tottenham have a dilemma on their hands with Luka Vuskovic after rejecting two offers from Brighton for the teenage centre-back.
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