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Liverpool & Chelsea competing to sign “special talent” their rivals let go

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly both among the big clubs interested in a potential transfer move for Brighton’s impressive young centre-back Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old has been a top performer in the Premier League since his summer move from Tottenham…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:24 AM
Liverpool & Chelsea competing to sign “special talent” their rivals let go
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool and Chelsea are among the top European clubs interested in signing Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic.
  • The 19-year-old Croatian centre-back joined Brighton on a permanent deal from Tottenham during the summer.
  • Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are also reportedly monitoring Vuskovic's progress.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly competing to sign Brighton centre-back Luka Vuskovic after his impressive start to the season. The 19-year-old Croatian international joined Brighton from Tottenham in the summer and is now attracting widespread interest across Europe, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich also linked with a permanent transfer move.

Journalist Pete O'Rourke highlighted Vuskovic as a special talent on the Transfer Insider podcast. CaughtOffside notes that Liverpool could view the defender as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, while Chelsea could offer him immediate first-team opportunities.

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