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Brighton have shattered their transfer record by securing Croatia defender Vuskovic from Tottenham on a five-year deal that includes an optional 12-month extension. The Seagulls successfully finalised the £46m transfer despite seeing two initial offers for the 19-year-old rejected last month, with the final package potentially reaching £50m through performance-related add-ons.

The teenage centre-back looks primed for an immediate first-team role, carrying impressive momentum after making his World Cup debut against England in the group stages last month.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler welcomed the defender's arrival after the club tracked his progress extensively. The German tactician outlined his long-term plans for the teenager while simultaneously urging everyone to remain patient during the young centre-back's transition period.

Hurzeler offered a comprehensive assessment regarding the youngster's integration into the Seagulls' squad. On the club's official website, he said: "Last season he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.

"There's been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League. We are confident that he will take this in his stride though."

Brighton's aggressive move in the transfer market serves to plug the defensive void left by Jan Paul van Hecke, who moved in the opposite direction to Spurs for £52m. Vuskovic arrives with a burgeoning reputation as a prolific modern defender, having netted six goals in 30 appearances during a loan spell with Hamburg last season. His stellar Bundesliga displays earned him the Rookie of the Season award alongside a spot in the Team of the Year.

Brighton have shattered their transfer record by securing Croatia defender Vuskovic from Tottenham on a five-year deal that includes an optional 12-month extension. The Seagulls successfully finalised the £46m transfer despite seeing two initial offers for the 19-year-old rejected last month, with the final package potentially reaching £50m through performance-related add-ons.

The teenage centre-back looks primed for an immediate first-team role, carrying impressive momentum after making his World Cup debut against England in the group stages last month.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler welcomed the defender's arrival after the club tracked his progress extensively. The German tactician outlined his long-term plans for the teenager while simultaneously urging everyone to remain patient during the young centre-back's transition period.

Hurzeler offered a comprehensive assessment regarding the youngster's integration into the Seagulls' squad. On the club's official website, he said: "Last season he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.

"There's been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League. We are confident that he will take this in his stride though."

Brighton's aggressive move in the transfer market serves to plug the defensive void left by Jan Paul van Hecke, who moved in the opposite direction to Spurs for £52m. Vuskovic arrives with a burgeoning reputation as a prolific modern defender, having netted six goals in 30 appearances during a loan spell with Hamburg last season. His stellar Bundesliga displays earned him the Rookie of the Season award alongside a spot in the Team of the Year.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham and Newcastle are both showing significant interest in City's 27-year-old Egypt forward as the summer transfer window heats up. Marmoush has emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch before the window closes, having seen his stock remain high despite a lack of regular minutes at the Etihad.

Both Premier League rivals are looking to bolster their attacking options and have reportedly made enquiries about the forward.

However, sources close to Marmoush indicate that he is keen to know exactly what role he will play in City's new manager Enzo Maresca's plans before making his decision about moving to another club or staying at Al-Ittihad.

Marmoush joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 and initially made an encouraging impression following his arrival.

However, opportunities became increasingly limited under Pep Guardiola. If Maresca signals Marmoush will have a prominent role, the Egyptian is open to staying and fighting for his place.

The 27-year-old started just eight Premier League matches last season and spent much of the campaign among the substitutes, prompting a number of clubs to begin monitoring his situation. However, should it become apparent that regular opportunities will again be difficult to come by, his camp are prepared to explore the growing interest from England and abroad.

TEAMtalk reveals that Tottenham and Newcastle have both made enquiries about the versatile forward, while there is also significant interest from several Bundesliga clubs, who are keen to bring Marmoush back to Germany.

Tottenham remain keen to strengthen in attack and are tracking Marmoush’s situation, while also retaining an interest in his Man City teammate Savinho.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have funds to play with following the £100million (including add-ons) sale of Sandro Tonali to Spurs. They are also in the market for attacking reinforcements after Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa both failed to make the expected impact last season. Marmoush’s ability to play as a striker, second striker or winger are viewed as major positives by Tottenham and Newcastle.

His performances for Eintracht Frankfurt prior to joining City ensured he retained a strong reputation in the Bundesliga, and sources indicate multiple German sides would be interested if he became available.

With his future up in the air and Maresca’s decision looming, the two Premier League sides are poised to strike. Whether he remains in Manchester to fight for his spot or seeks a fresh start elsewhere in the Premier League, Marmoush's next move will be one of the final talking points of the current window.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham and Newcastle are both showing significant interest in City's 27-year-old Egypt forward as the summer transfer window heats up. Marmoush has emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch before the window closes, having seen his stock remain high despite a lack of regular minutes at the Etihad.

Both Premier League rivals are looking to bolster their attacking options and have reportedly made enquiries about the forward.

However, sources close to Marmoush indicate that he is keen to know exactly what role he will play in City's new manager Enzo Maresca's plans before making his decision about moving to another club or staying at Al-Ittihad.

Marmoush joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 and initially made an encouraging impression following his arrival.

However, opportunities became increasingly limited under Pep Guardiola. If Maresca signals Marmoush will have a prominent role, the Egyptian is open to staying and fighting for his place.

The 27-year-old started just eight Premier League matches last season and spent much of the campaign among the substitutes, prompting a number of clubs to begin monitoring his situation. However, should it become apparent that regular opportunities will again be difficult to come by, his camp are prepared to explore the growing interest from England and abroad.

TEAMtalk reveals that Tottenham and Newcastle have both made enquiries about the versatile forward, while there is also significant interest from several Bundesliga clubs, who are keen to bring Marmoush back to Germany.

Tottenham remain keen to strengthen in attack and are tracking Marmoush’s situation, while also retaining an interest in his Man City teammate Savinho.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have funds to play with following the £100million (including add-ons) sale of Sandro Tonali to Spurs. They are also in the market for attacking reinforcements after Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa both failed to make the expected impact last season. Marmoush’s ability to play as a striker, second striker or winger are viewed as major positives by Tottenham and Newcastle.

His performances for Eintracht Frankfurt prior to joining City ensured he retained a strong reputation in the Bundesliga, and sources indicate multiple German sides would be interested if he became available.

With his future up in the air and Maresca’s decision looming, the two Premier League sides are poised to strike. Whether he remains in Manchester to fight for his spot or seeks a fresh start elsewhere in the Premier League, Marmoush's next move will be one of the final talking points of the current window.

Postecoglou has expressed his excitement at taking the reins at Al-Nassr, citing his career-long desire to test himself in new environments as the primary driver behind his move to the Middle East. After signing a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based giants, the 60-year-old manager was preferred over other high-level candidates such as Roberto Martinez to lead the club’s next chapter.

“I think the most important thing for me is during my whole career, I've enjoyed taking on new challenges, new competitions, working with different people and growing from that. So, it's another opportunity for me to test myself in a new environment and new country with a new team,” Postecoglou told the club's media.

He noted that while he has taken over struggling clubs in the past, he is now relishing the opportunity to maintain the momentum of a successful side.

One of the most significant aspects of Postecoglou's new role is working with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo. The Australian is keen to bring an entertaining brand of football to Al-Awwal Park while navigating a league that has seen a massive influx of talent and competitive depth over the last two years.

He added: “I have a lot of ambition too, so I'm glad the club has - that's why I'm here. I've worked a lot through Asia and come from this part of the world. And even when I was in Europe, I always said to people that all the success I've had has been harder; just because it is in Asia doesn't mean it's easy. I know how difficult it is every competition, the challenges. You look at the Saudi league and how much it's grown in the last few years and now there's four, five, six clubs that all are very, very competitive and want to win. Champions League Elite is very, very challenging.”

Postecoglou arrives at a club that is currently at the summit of Saudi football following their first league title in seven years. He was quick to praise his predecessor, Jesus, but insisted that his focus is on pushing the club even further during the 2026-27 campaign.

“Mr. Jesus did an outstanding job last year to win the championship and now the club is ready to go to the next level, and that's why I'm here. Every year is new. I've had a lot of success in my career, but every new year I start with the same thought in my head: I want this year to be the best ever.”

Addressing his reputation for delivering silverware, Postecoglou clarified past comments regarding his success in his second seasons at clubs. He pointed to his immediate impact at Celtic to prove that his desire to win is not limited to a specific timeframe, emphasising that the style of play is just as important as the result.

He concluded: “For me, it doesn't matter, first year, second year, third year. Every year I coach, I want to win things. But it's not just about winning; it's about how you win, how you play your football. That is also very important to me. I’m super excited to be here. It's a privilege and an honour for me to coach such a big club, and we'll have some fun this year. We will make an impact. We'll try and be as successful as possible and we'll do it in a way that everyone enjoys.”

Postecoglou has expressed his excitement at taking the reins at Al-Nassr, citing his career-long desire to test himself in new environments as the primary driver behind his move to the Middle East. After signing a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based giants, the 60-year-old manager was preferred over other high-level candidates such as Roberto Martinez to lead the club’s next chapter.

“I think the most important thing for me is during my whole career, I've enjoyed taking on new challenges, new competitions, working with different people and growing from that. So, it's another opportunity for me to test myself in a new environment and new country with a new team,” Postecoglou told the club's media.

He noted that while he has taken over struggling clubs in the past, he is now relishing the opportunity to maintain the momentum of a successful side.

One of the most significant aspects of Postecoglou's new role is working with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo. The Australian is keen to bring an entertaining brand of football to Al-Awwal Park while navigating a league that has seen a massive influx of talent and competitive depth over the last two years.

He added: “I have a lot of ambition too, so I'm glad the club has - that's why I'm here. I've worked a lot through Asia and come from this part of the world. And even when I was in Europe, I always said to people that all the success I've had has been harder; just because it is in Asia doesn't mean it's easy. I know how difficult it is every competition, the challenges. You look at the Saudi league and how much it's grown in the last few years and now there's four, five, six clubs that all are very, very competitive and want to win. Champions League Elite is very, very challenging.”

Postecoglou arrives at a club that is currently at the summit of Saudi football following their first league title in seven years. He was quick to praise his predecessor, Jesus, but insisted that his focus is on pushing the club even further during the 2026-27 campaign.

“Mr. Jesus did an outstanding job last year to win the championship and now the club is ready to go to the next level, and that's why I'm here. Every year is new. I've had a lot of success in my career, but every new year I start with the same thought in my head: I want this year to be the best ever.”

Addressing his reputation for delivering silverware, Postecoglou clarified past comments regarding his success in his second seasons at clubs. He pointed to his immediate impact at Celtic to prove that his desire to win is not limited to a specific timeframe, emphasising that the style of play is just as important as the result.

He concluded: “For me, it doesn't matter, first year, second year, third year. Every year I coach, I want to win things. But it's not just about winning; it's about how you win, how you play your football. That is also very important to me. I’m super excited to be here. It's a privilege and an honour for me to coach such a big club, and we'll have some fun this year. We will make an impact. We'll try and be as successful as possible and we'll do it in a way that everyone enjoys.”

Benfica have turned their attention to Palhinha after completing the signings of Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kaminski. Silva has identified the Portugal international as his preferred defensive midfielder as he looks to strengthen the heart of his squad, as per A Bola.

Silva and Palhinha worked together at Fulham between 2022 and 2024, with the midfielder establishing himself in the Premier League during that spell. Benfica's hierarchy, including Rui Costa and Mario Branco, are now assessing whether a deal can be completed within the club's financial limits.

Benfica have turned their attention to Palhinha after completing the signings of Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kaminski. Silva has identified the Portugal international as his preferred defensive midfielder as he looks to strengthen the heart of his squad, as per A Bola.

Silva and Palhinha worked together at Fulham between 2022 and 2024, with the midfielder establishing himself in the Premier League during that spell. Benfica's hierarchy, including Rui Costa and Mario Branco, are now assessing whether a deal can be completed within the club's financial limits.

Reinforcements were clearly required at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following back-to-back 17th-place finishes. The 2024-25 campaign did deliver long-awaited silverware, in the form of Europa League success, but nerves were shredded last season as relegation fears were dramatically fended off.

That basement battle went down to the final day, with Roberto De Zerbi eventually steering a course to safety. He had picked up a managerial baton that slipped through the grasp of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

The Italian is being backed by his board to deliver a reversal in fortune. Departures are expected over the coming weeks, as underperforming players are moved on, but the arrivals lounge has already seen plenty of footfall.

Huge sums of cash have been invested in Italy international Tonali, ex-West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and former Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Rival interest has been fended off when completing those deals, with Spurs proving that they remain a big draw.

Is Tonali, however, in north London due to geographical and financial factors - rather than sporting ones? When that question was put to Murphy, the ex-Tottenham midfielder - speaking in association with BetWright football betting - told GOAL: “I think it would be naive to think that London isn't a pull for a lot of the foreign boys. I say that through experience and speaking to them.

“My gut feeling is that if one of the really big boys, i.e. Man U, Man City, Liverpool, came in for him as strongly as Tottenham in terms of finances as well, then he might have gone there. Because to pick a location over winning trophies isn't something many players would do. But London is a pull. I don't know who was in for him for sure.

“The one advantage you have going to Tottenham, other than London, is the financial side. They've really pushed the boat out to get him. Maybe some of the other clubs who were in for him didn't push the boat out to that level.

“The other factor, to give him credit and other footballers, because not every footballer is just greed-obsessed and location-obsessed, is that you have a conversation with the coach when you're talking about which club you're going to go to. Maybe if there was interest from elsewhere, there wasn't a guarantee you're always going to play. I don't know that, but I know of situations in the past where a player would choose a club where he's been reassured that he's going to be the main man, he's going to play every week.

“I would imagine the mix of being the main man in the middle of the park, phenomenal wages, and London probably was a mixture of all three. I'd like to think it was a mixture of that as well.

“I don't like to think of players purely moving based on money or location, but it does happen. I think that he's a terrific signing and they've done really well to get him irrelevant of the cost and the amount of wages. I think he'll really improve them.”

Murphy added on Spurs’ early business, with Premier League experience a box that they clearly want to tick: “It's a statement of intent, much needed. I think the only difficulty around what I'm seeing there is at the moment, until the dealings are all done, they've got a heavy squad anyway.

“When you're not in Europe, you've got to be very good at your job as a manager to be able to keep that many players happy when you've only got Premier League football. That could become a little problematic unless we start seeing a bit of an exodus of players from Tottenham.

“The problem with that, of course, is a lot of them who were poor last season, who were on good wages, how many takers have they got? So, there's still some work to do at Tottenham, but I do like what they've done.

“I like Van Hecke, I like Fernandes. I think [James] Maddison coming back is going to be a big plus for them as well because we know what he brings. I think realistically for them, top six has got to be a realistic ambition. Top four might be a push to jump that high so quickly, but top six is realistic for them with the players they're bringing in.”

Reinforcements were clearly required at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following back-to-back 17th-place finishes. The 2024-25 campaign did deliver long-awaited silverware, in the form of Europa League success, but nerves were shredded last season as relegation fears were dramatically fended off.

That basement battle went down to the final day, with Roberto De Zerbi eventually steering a course to safety. He had picked up a managerial baton that slipped through the grasp of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

The Italian is being backed by his board to deliver a reversal in fortune. Departures are expected over the coming weeks, as underperforming players are moved on, but the arrivals lounge has already seen plenty of footfall.

Huge sums of cash have been invested in Italy international Tonali, ex-West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and former Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Rival interest has been fended off when completing those deals, with Spurs proving that they remain a big draw.

Is Tonali, however, in north London due to geographical and financial factors - rather than sporting ones? When that question was put to Murphy, the ex-Tottenham midfielder - speaking in association with BetWright football betting - told GOAL: “I think it would be naive to think that London isn't a pull for a lot of the foreign boys. I say that through experience and speaking to them.

“My gut feeling is that if one of the really big boys, i.e. Man U, Man City, Liverpool, came in for him as strongly as Tottenham in terms of finances as well, then he might have gone there. Because to pick a location over winning trophies isn't something many players would do. But London is a pull. I don't know who was in for him for sure.

“The one advantage you have going to Tottenham, other than London, is the financial side. They've really pushed the boat out to get him. Maybe some of the other clubs who were in for him didn't push the boat out to that level.

“The other factor, to give him credit and other footballers, because not every footballer is just greed-obsessed and location-obsessed, is that you have a conversation with the coach when you're talking about which club you're going to go to. Maybe if there was interest from elsewhere, there wasn't a guarantee you're always going to play. I don't know that, but I know of situations in the past where a player would choose a club where he's been reassured that he's going to be the main man, he's going to play every week.

“I would imagine the mix of being the main man in the middle of the park, phenomenal wages, and London probably was a mixture of all three. I'd like to think it was a mixture of that as well.

“I don't like to think of players purely moving based on money or location, but it does happen. I think that he's a terrific signing and they've done really well to get him irrelevant of the cost and the amount of wages. I think he'll really improve them.”

Murphy added on Spurs’ early business, with Premier League experience a box that they clearly want to tick: “It's a statement of intent, much needed. I think the only difficulty around what I'm seeing there is at the moment, until the dealings are all done, they've got a heavy squad anyway.

“When you're not in Europe, you've got to be very good at your job as a manager to be able to keep that many players happy when you've only got Premier League football. That could become a little problematic unless we start seeing a bit of an exodus of players from Tottenham.

“The problem with that, of course, is a lot of them who were poor last season, who were on good wages, how many takers have they got? So, there's still some work to do at Tottenham, but I do like what they've done.

“I like Van Hecke, I like Fernandes. I think [James] Maddison coming back is going to be a big plus for them as well because we know what he brings. I think realistically for them, top six has got to be a realistic ambition. Top four might be a push to jump that high so quickly, but top six is realistic for them with the players they're bringing in.”