Liverpool are among several top clubs reportedly interested in Brighton’s 19‑year‑old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic, according to sources. The 1.78‑metre centre‑back joined the Seagulls from Tottenham earlier this summer and has already attracted attention from the Premier League’s biggest names as well as several European giants.
Vuskovic’s rise has been swift. He made his league debut for Brighton in the 2023‑24 season and has since been praised for his composure, aerial ability and defensive positioning. His performances have earned him a place on the radar of clubs such as Liverpool and Real Madrid, who are said to be monitoring his progress closely. Other clubs reportedly watching him include Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, all of whom are said to be keeping an eye on the young defender’s development.
While Liverpool’s interest in Vuskovic is being reported, the club has no plans to bring back England right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold, who is currently struggling for regular first‑team football at Real Madrid. Alexander‑Arnold’s future remains uncertain, with the 28‑year‑old reportedly looking for a move that would give him more playing time.
In other transfer news, Valencia is set to exercise an option to extend the contract of Spanish forward David Otorbi. The extension would double the 19‑year‑old’s release clause to £50 million, a figure that has attracted interest from Liverpool among other clubs. Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Tottenham have shown interest in midfielders Ruben Loftus‑Cheek and defender Fikayo Tomori, with AC Milan reportedly open to the English pair leaving the club.
AC Milan are also targeting a summer move for Manchester United’s 20‑year‑old defender Leny Yoro, with a potential fee of up to £42 million. In Spain, Roma have expressed interest in 23‑year‑old left‑back Alejandro Balde, who could leave Barcelona if his playing time does not increase.
These developments suggest a busy transfer window ahead, with several clubs looking to strengthen their squads across multiple positions. As the summer approaches, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see which of the interested clubs can secure the players they have identified.