Bayern Munich target Brighton defender Vuskovic for 2027, not January
On a breezy afternoon at Brighton’s Amex Stadium, 19‑year‑old centre‑back Luka Vuskovic jogs the ball with the focus of a player already on the radar of giants. Bayern Munich scouts watch from the sidelines, aware that the Croatian’s contract runs to 2031 but that the German champions already have their sights set on a 2027 move.
Bayern set sights on Vuskovic
Bayern Munich remain extremely keen on Brighton centre‑back Luka Vuskovic, placing the Croatia international high on their target list for the summer of 2027, TEAMtalk understands. The German champions see him as a long‑term solution to their defensive needs. His age and Premier League experience make him an attractive prospect.
Vuskovic only joined Brighton from Tottenham in the summer, in a fixed‑fee deal worth £46million plus a sell‑on clause. Brighton are under no pressure to sell, noting that the defender has settled quickly into the Premier League.
Sources are clear that a move in January is unlikely, although NEXT summer is expected to look very different. Bayern’s interest is not new; the player was offered to the German champions before his England move, and contact dates back to his loan spell at Hamburg.
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Mutual interest keeps Vuskovic on Bayern’s shortlist despite the current inability to make an offer. The Croatian is understood to be open to a move to Munich, but the Bavarian side must first create space in their first‑team squad.
Bayern want to sell a central defender before committing to another expensive signing, planning a defensive refresh across the next two windows. Kim Min‑jae, linked with Tottenham, and Hiroki Ito are the two players they are looking to move on.
Chelsea and Barcelona continue to monitor Vuskovic closely, having tracked his rise at Hamburg and his progress at Brighton. Real Madrid and Liverpool have also been mentioned as clubs keeping tabs on the young defender.
Brighton have tied Vuskovic down to 2031, with Tottenham retaining a 20 per cent sell‑on clause, meaning any future deal will be costly. For now, the 19‑year‑old says his focus remains on the Premier League.