TOTTENHAM are ready to offer a bumper new contract to whizkid Luka Vuskovic in a bid to fend of interest from Europe’s elite.
Croatia star , 19, has admirers from some of the biggest clubs in the world thanks to his stunning season on loan at Hamburg.
Tottenham are keen for Luka Vuskovic to stay for the long term Credit: Getty
Man City No2 keeper James Trafford is another who interests Tottenham Credit: Alamy
The centre-back, set to start against England at the World Cup, has scored five goals in 26 Bundesliga appearances this season.
But are keen for Vuskovic to stay for the long term and are prepared to significantly boost his wages to keep him.
SunSport understands Spurs director of football Johan Lange travelled over to Hamburg recently to speak with Vuskovic about his future in North London.
The defender is believed to be on relatively low wages having joined in the summer of 2025 on a five-year contract.
Should he agree fresh terms, it would put him in line with other first-term players.
Vuskovic’s £12million transfer from Hajduk Split was agreed in 2023 but due to Brexit rules he could not move until the window after he turned 18.
He has gained plenty of plaudits for his loan to Hamburg, leaving World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus waxing lyrical after scoring against Bayern in January.
Germany legend Matthaus said back then: “At the age of 18, he plays as if he had already played three World Cups!”
Tottenham are still waiting to see if they will avoid relegation, though put their fate back in their hands and moved them one point above the drop zone.
One of Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven are expected to leave Spurs this summer, while fellow centre-back Radu Dragusin could be sold.
That would free up a pathway for Vuskovic.
Spurs are understood to have freebie deals lined up for defenders and , of Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively, if they stay up.
They are also interested in and Brighton stopper Bart Verbruggen, with No1 Guglielmo Vicario expected to leave for Inter Milan.
Vuskovic is one of
Liverpool legend Andrew Robertson could be swapping red for white Credit: Reuters
Marcos Senesi could form part of the new-look Tottenham defence Credit: Alamy
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