Barcelona is anticipated to bolster its defensive line during the forthcoming summer transfer window, and the club has already begun to investigate many potential choices.
Luka Vuskovic, a youthful centre-back, is currently on the Catalan giants’ radar.
According to a recent SPORT report, Barcelona has a genuine interest in the excellent defender, but finalizing a trade could be difficult.
The club’s recruitment team is thought to be especially keen in adding a left-footed centre-back to the squad to improve defensive balance.
Several well-known names have come up in recent months, like Micky van de Ven and Alessandro Bastoni.
However, such possibilities are fraught with issues, whether due to price, availability, or the clubs’ refusal to sell.
That circumstance has created an opportunity for Vuskovic to emerge as an appealing option.
Despite not being left-footed, the Croatian defender is largely considered as one of the most promising young centre-backs.
High transfer fees
The 19-year-old is committed to Tottenham Hotspur, but he is presently on loan at Hamburger SV, acquiring crucial experience.
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However, there is another factor that may work in Barcelona’s benefit. Pini Zahavi represents the player and has a close relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
Zahavi also represents persons with close ties to the club, like as Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Despite those links, signing the teenage defender would remain a difficult undertaking.
According to reports, any deal may cost at least €40 million, which is a large sum for a player in his early career.
A gamble?
To better grasp the defender’s abilities, SPORT recently spoke with journalists that cover Hamburg’s season in Germany.
These commentators shed light on the adolescent centre-back’s strengths.
While discussing his physical characteristics and temperament, they stated that “he is not particularly fast, but he is very strong and has an incredible mentality for being 19 years old.”
Finally, they looked into whether the player could adjust to Barcelona’s playing style under Flick.
Their outlook was positive, however they realized the challenge of dealing with Tottenham.
“It’s possible that he fits in well with Barcelona, but Tottenham will make it difficult for him to depart. It remains to be seen, but he fits well into Flick’s style,” they stated.
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