HSV Hamburg are not overly concerned with Tottenham having a recall clause in Luka Vuskovic’s loan deal.
That’s according to SHZ, who say Tottenham aren’t interested in bringing the 18-year-old back if they don’t need to.
They explain that the youngster has quickly established himself as a key player since arriving in Germany. Hamburg are impressed, but there is some worry they could lose him early.
That’s because recent reports indicated that Tottenham have a recall clause for the January transfer window. That’s seen as a ‘small flaw’ in the growing love affair between the player and HSV.
According to the reports, Tottenham can recall Vuskovic if they suffer from injuries. SHZ, though, say the clause is more intricate than that.
First off, they say that none of Tottenham’s bosses ‘have any interest’ in an early end to the loan. Even if that changed, several conditions would have to be met. HSV had to ‘swallow’ the clause, but they put in multiple safeguards to protect themselves.
At least two Tottenham defenders would have to suffer ‘serious injuries’ for Vuskovic’s return to even be considered. The severity of the injuries is also important. A simple strain is not enough for the clause to be activated.
Tottenham would have to move early
Tottenham also have to inform HSV at the start of the January transfer window if they intend to use. They can’t simply activate it whenever they wish. Furthermore, MOPO report that the clause expires in the middle of January also.
There may even be financial compensation for HSV in the even of an early termination. The likelihood of the clause being used is low, though. Tottenham made it clear that they absolutely wanted Vuskovic to stay in Hamburg until the end of the season.
Relations between them and HSV are also ‘exemplary’. This was demonstrated at the end of the window when the two clubs finalised the deal quickly. Regular contact has been maintained since then. In fact, Tottenham’s loan manager has even attended games to keep an eye on the defender.
All in all, it appears HSV have nothing to worry about. The clause exists, but Tottenham aren’t interested in using it unless there’s extreme circumstances.