Luka Vuskovic has hinted that he will be a Tottenham player next season, which would prove a huge boost for the north London side.
Vuskovic has caught the attention of Bayern Munich and Barcelona during his loan spell with Bundesliga side Hamburg this season.
The European heavyweights have been credited with an interest in the Croatia international, who is considered one of the brightest defensive prospects in the game.
However, Vuskovic is contracted to the 2025 Europa League winners until 2030, with Spurs under no pressure to cash in on the teenager.
Vuskovic boost for Spurs
And Vuskovic has suggested that he will be plying his trade for the relegation-threatened Premier League side next term.
“In football, you never know,” Vuskovic said. “It could happen next year, or in ten years. I don't want to promise anyone anything.
“After this season, I'll be a Tottenham player again. I have a contract there until 2030.”
Vuskovic’s comments will sit well with new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi, who succeeded Igor Tudor last week.
Spurs facing summer defensive exodus
The former Marseille boss is already without Ben Davies for the rest of the season after the Welshman suffered a broken ankle in the 2-1 defeat to West Ham earlier this year.
Davies’ contract expires later this year and the likelihood is the left-back will depart this summer, while star centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have also been linked with summer exits.
The Italian, who penned a five-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has been tasked with keeping the club in the Premier League.
Spurs are winless in 13 heading into De Zerbi’s first game in charge, a trip to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland next weekend.
And the dire run of form leaves Spurs just a point above the relegation zone with seven games to play.