Luka Vušković might not need long to make his mark at Tottenham.
Tottenham agreed a deal to sign Vušković from Hajduk Split in 2023 when the defender was still only 16 years old. However, the teenager was not able to join Tottenham until after his 18th birthday.
Vušković has spent the past two seasons out on loan and enjoyed a successful spell with KVC Westerlo during the 2024/25 campaign.
However, now that he is officially set to join Tottenham, Vušković could be set to make a huge impact in N17, especially after a recent international development.
Vušković has already made his debut for Croatia
Many would have assumed that Vušković would be loaned out once he officially joined Tottenham.
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However, it appears as though Thomas Frank has different plans for the centre-back, who recently made his debut for the senior Croatia team.
As reported by the Sunday Mirror (15 June, page 66), Hamburg and Club Brugge have contacted Vušković’s representatives to sign the teenager on loan for the 2025/26 season.
However, Frank wants to evaluate Vušković in pre-season despite interest from clubs abroad.
And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the Croatia international could make an instant impact at Hotspur Way, which might force Tottenham to reconsider their plans to sign a new centre-back this summer.
“Vušković recently made his debut for Croatia,” Wenham said.
“To be a full international at the age of 18 is simply incredible. I’m really excited to see what he is all about during pre-season.
“I think he’s got a great opportunity to establish himself in a similar way to Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray. We’re talking about new centre-backs, but Tottenham might not end up signing a new centre-back if Vušković takes off in pre-season, as I think he could do.”
Tottenham must sign another centre-back if Cristian Romero leaves
While Vušković is undoubtedly a talented prospect, Tottenham must not make the mistake of investing solely in young players.
Cristian Romero has been widely linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, and Spurs cannot blindly trust that an inexperienced teenager will be ready to fill their star centre-back’s boots.
Therefore, the Lilywhites will need to sign another defender in addition to Vušković. Tottenham have already identified Jarrad Branthwaite, but this deal is neither easy nor advanced.
Frank’s side have a lot to compete for next season, including the UEFA Champions League.
As a result, if Daniel Levy were to stop at Vušković, he would be setting Frank up for failure. The season is long, and Spurs must plan accordingly.