Liverpool and Real Madrid add Luka Vuskovic to Sunday chase
Liverpool have been listed among the clubs monitoring Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic, the 19‑year‑old Croatian centre‑back, in the Sunday gossip featured on the Daily Star back page and the Sunday People back page. The report also notes interest from Real Madrid and a range of European heavyweights.
Vuskovic attracts European heavyweights
The Croatian defender joined Brighton from Tottenham during the summer, arriving as a 19‑year‑old with a reputation for composure at the back. His performances have quickly placed him on the radar of several top clubs.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are explicitly named as interested parties, In addition, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are reported to be monitoring his situation. The gossip also mentions AC Milan targeting Manchester United’s 20‑year‑old left‑back Leny Yoro.
Liverpool have made clear they do not intend to bring England right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold back to the club, Football Insider notes. The 28‑year‑old currently struggles for first‑team minutes at Real Madrid.
Wider transfer rumour mill
AC Milan are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Leny Yoro, with the deal expected to cost up to £42m. The club’s interest aligns with their broader recruitment drive. Milan’s pursuit is part of a wider pattern of clubs targeting young defensive talent.
Valencia are set to activate an option to extend Spanish forward David Otorbi’s contract, a move that would double his release clause to £50m. Liverpool have been linked with the 19‑year‑old as part of their summer agenda.
Newcastle United and Tottenham have both enquired about midfielder Ruben Loftus‑Cheek, aged 30, and defender Fikayo Tomori, aged 28. AC Milan have indicated openness to the English pair departing the club.
Roma are keen on 23‑year‑old Spanish left‑back Alejandro Balde, who could leave Barcelona if his playing time does not improve. The Italian side’s interest adds another dimension to the bustling transfer window.
The gossip appeared across the Daily Star and Sunday People back pages, accompanied by a slide show labelled ‘Next image’ and concluding with an ‘End of image gallery’. Clubs will continue to monitor Vuskovic’s situation as the summer approaches.