Liverpool ‘surprised’ by Tottenham’s £50m summer decision, now poised to take advantage

Liverpool have reportedly made Brighton centre-back Luka Vuskovic their top transfer target as they seek a successor for Virgil van Dijk. The 19-year-old Croatian defender joined Brighton from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer for £50m and has impressed during his first 15 appearances at the Amex Stadium.

Brighton are expected to demand between £85m and £90m for a permanent transfer. Tottenham reportedly retained a 20 percent sell-on clause, which could see them receive around £18m if a £90m deal materializes.