{"id":43588,"date":"2026-02-22T05:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/liverpool-set-to-sign-tottenham-star-for-61m-in-race-for-real-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T05:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:12:32","slug":"liverpool-set-to-sign-tottenham-star-for-61m-in-race-for-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/liverpool-set-to-sign-tottenham-star-for-61m-in-race-for-real-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool set to sign Tottenham star for \u00a361m in race for Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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biggest clubs, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also keeping a close eye on the Tottenham defender, according to Sports Boom.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The 18-year-old centre-back impressed during his loan spell with Bundesliga side Hamburg, winning praise for his excellent performances.<\/p>\n<p>Amid growing interest, Tottenham are thought to be valuing the Croatian for up to \u00a361m, a figure that shows both his potential and his determination to remain in control of his future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vuskovic_has_experienced_an_incredible_rise_in_the_Bundesliga\"><\/span>Vuskovic has experienced an incredible rise in the Bundesliga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamburger SV have benefited greatly from Vuskovic&#8217;s calmness and physical maturity this season.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his age, he showed the characteristics of a modern centre-back: comfort in possession, strong presence in the air and tactical awareness in high defensive lines.<\/p>\n<p>His performance in Germany has accelerated his development curve and exposed him to a competitive environment that demands both discipline and technical confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Scouts from across Europe reportedly attended the match to assess his progress first-hand.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s decision to facilitate his loan move appears to have paid off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_will_face_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Liverpool will face Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luka Vuskovi\u0107 lines up for Hamburg (Photo by Marc Carrena\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Liverpool are said to be evaluating defensive reinforcements as part of their long-term succession plans, and Vuskovic&#8217;s profile fits with Liverpool&#8217;s strategy of investing in young, high-ceiling talent.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Real Madrid have also been linked, in line with their recent recruitment trend of targeting elite candidates before they reach full market value.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona, \u200b\u200bManchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly tracking the progress of the impressive teenager.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs remain in a favorable position in negotiations. Vu\u0161kovi\u0107 is seen as a key part of the future of the club&#8217;s defense and his reported \u00a361m valuation indicates reluctance to make a bid.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Liverpool say they will need an &#8216;extraordinary offer&#8217; to replace Mo Salah<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luka Vuskovic&#8217;s rapid rise in Germany has seen him attract the attention of Europe&#8217;s biggest clubs, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also keeping a close eye on the Tottenham defender, according to Sports Boom.The 18-year-old centre-back impressed during his loan spell with Bundesliga side Hamburg, winning praise for his excellent performances. 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