Luka Vuskovic plans transfer request to join Brighton & Hove Albion

Luka Vuskovic is set to submit a transfer request to facilitate a move to Brighton & Hove Albion. The teenage defender's decision follows Brighton's improved £45 million offer for the player, which Tottenham has rejected twice. Vuskovic seeks first-team opportunities after a successful loan at Hamburg, where he impressed with his performances. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler views Vuskovic as a key addition to replace Jan Paul van Hecke, who recently joined Tottenham. The young Croatian has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Brighton, pressuring Tottenham to reconsider their stance as they weigh retaining a discontent player against potential profit.

• 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Vuskovic set to hand in transfer request to aid Brighton & Hove Albion move