Bayern Munich have made preliminary contact with Tottenham Hotspur regarding teenage defender Luka Vuskovic, according to a fresh report.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Croatian arrived at Spurs from Hajduk Split in July 2025 for \u00a312m 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 \u2014 and that initial discussions have already begun.<\/p>\n
Why Vuskovic Should Stay<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
His loan spell at Hamburg was a resounding success. The teenager made 28 Bundesliga appearances \u2014 starting 27 \u2014 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% \u2014 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\u2019s possession-heavy system.<\/p>\n
Why Spurs Are Rebuilding Their Defence<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 with Liverpool among the clubs credited with interest.<\/p>\n
Beyond personnel issues, De Zerbi\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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