{"id":44250,"date":"2026-03-09T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/barcelona-add-tottenham-star-to-defensive-shortlist-but-face-hurdles-in-signing-him\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:09:15","slug":"barcelona-add-tottenham-star-to-defensive-shortlist-but-face-hurdles-in-signing-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/barcelona-add-tottenham-star-to-defensive-shortlist-but-face-hurdles-in-signing-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona add Tottenham star to defensive shortlist but face hurdles in signing him"},"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 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--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barcelona have reportedly started keeping a close eye on Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, as the Catalan club looks for a promising young centre-back to strengthen their squad for the coming years.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Sky Germany, the Spanish giants have added the 19-year-old Croatian to their list of defensive options following his impressive performances while on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg.<\/p>\n<p>Vu\u0161kovi\u0107 has had a breakthrough season in Germany, establishing himself as a regular starter and attracting attention from multiple clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Hamburg want to keep the teenager for another season, but Tottenham are thought to have other plans for the highly-rated defender.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vuskovic_had_an_impressive_loan_spell_at_Hamburg\"><\/span>Vu\u0161kovi\u0107 had an impressive loan spell at Hamburg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vu\u0161kovi\u0107 joined Hamburg on loan to gain valuable first-team experience, a move that proved beneficial for his development.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his young age, he quickly adapted to the intensity of German football and became a steady presence in Hamburg&#8217;s defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>At well over six feet tall, Vuskovic combines strong aerial ability with calmness in possession, qualities that have made him stand out in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<p>The Croatian youth international was already considered one of Europe&#8217;s most promising defenders before moving to Germany.<\/p>\n<p>His performances this season have further strengthened that reputation, with scouts from several clubs reportedly following his development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defender_is_part_of_Tottenhams_long-term_plans\"><\/span>Defender is part of Tottenham&#8217;s long-term plans<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>Tottenham signed Vuskovic with the hope that he would eventually become part of their long-term defensive structure.<\/p>\n<p>The current loan period has allowed him to develop away from the Premier League spotlight, but Spurs are reportedly keen to incorporate him into the first-team set-up at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hamburg are said to be seeking a second loan deal to keep the young defender for another season.<\/p>\n<p>The Bundesliga club believe that another year of regular football could accelerate his development even further.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona have been actively rebuilding their defensive options in recent seasons and are keen to add a technically strong centre-back who can play from the back.<\/p>\n<p>Vu\u0161kovi\u0107&#8217;s composure and ball-playing ability fit well with Barcelona&#8217;s traditional style of football.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Premier League 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