Bayern Munich have made preliminary contact with Tottenham Hotspur regarding teenage defender Luka Vuskovic, according to a fresh report.
Spurs have wasted no time in the summer window, bringing in Andy Robertson on a free transfer while centre-back Marcos Senesi is also understood to have finalised his move to the club. Roberto De Zerbi is clearly overseeing a significant defensive rebuild, and fans have been calling for Vuskovic to be handed a first-team role at the start of next season.
The Croatian arrived at Spurs from Hajduk Split in July 2025 for £12m before spending the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Hamburger SV. Journalist Gianluigi Longari now reports that the 19-year-old is willing to leave Tottenham this summer, with Bayern Munich among the frontrunners for his signature alongside several Premier League clubs — and that initial discussions have already begun.
Why Vuskovic Should Stay
Tottenham endured a torrid 2025-26 season, narrowly avoiding the drop, and handing Vuskovic a regular role next term could prove a key part of their recovery.
His loan spell at Hamburg was a resounding success. The teenager made 28 Bundesliga appearances — starting 27 — and chipped in with six goals. He registered 316 duel wins across the season, placing him joint 11th in the division, with an overall success rate of 68% — broken down as 55% in ground battles and a standout 75% in aerial contests. His ability to carry the ball out from the back would also make him a natural fit in De Zerbi’s possession-heavy system.
Why Spurs Are Rebuilding Their Defence
The arrivals of Robertson and Senesi bring valuable Premier League know-how to a backline that is in a period of transition. Club captain Cristian Romero remains a divisive figure among supporters, while Micky van de Ven has repeatedly been linked with a departure — with Liverpool among the clubs credited with interest.
Beyond personnel issues, De Zerbi’s demanding tactical style may also be driving the defensive shake-up. His system requires defenders to be confident on the ball and capable of playing through opposition pressure — qualities that perhaps the current crop have not consistently demonstrated. That could explain why reinforcing the backline has become such a clear priority for Spurs this summer.
