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Luka Vušković: An in-depth look at why Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke successor could already be at Tottenham

Brighton are pushing to sign Tottenham star Luka Vušković as part of their defensive reshuffle this summer.

12.06.26, 20:08 Updated 12.06.26, 20:20 7 Minute Read

Adi Jalan

Adi Jalan

Introduction and Context

Luka Vušković is widely regarded as one of the biggest defensive talents in world football. 

He's set the Bundesliga alight, having won four Rookie of the Month awards and earning a nomination for Rookie of the Season. As a result, his displays have caught the eye of a number of clubs around Europe, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and now Brighton among his suitors.

The Seagulls are in talks to sign the centre-back, and he already appears to possess a skill set that the club lacks. So what can we expect of Vušković? Is he worth the hype? Will Spurs regret letting him go? Can he replace Jan Paul van Hecke?

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