Liverpool eyes Luka Vuskovic amid Tottenham's defensive shake-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Liverpool is planning to capitalize on Tottenham's potential decision to offload Luka Vuskovic this summer. With Ibrahima Konate leaving for Real Madrid and Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez facing uncertain futures, Liverpool's need for center-back depth is heightened. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly deemed Vuskovic surplus to requirements, as he looks to bring in new defenders. The Croatian international, under contract until 2030, might be available for around £34m, presenting an opportunity for Liverpool to strengthen their squad amidst ongoing changes.
- •Ibrahima Konate is joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.
- •Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are contractually limited for the next season.
- •Tottenham seeks to sign new defenders while offloading Vuskovic.
- •Vuskovic has impressed during a loan stint in the Bundesliga.
- •Liverpool aims to secure Vuskovic to enhance their defensive options.
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"Big centre-back changes are coming to Liverpool. The Reds have lost Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer with the 27-year-old Frenchman set to join Real Madrid. Given Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are o...
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