Liverpool added Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic to its summer shortlist for defensive recruitment, Yahoo Sports reported. The 19-year-old defender is monitored regularly as club officials look ahead to the next transfer window.
Vuskovic signed a contract with Brighton valid until 2031. No release clause will be available next summer. Current price valuations stand at around €100 million.
“Liverpool have Luka Vuskovic on their shortlist for next summer. The 19 y/o top defender is being monitored regularly,” Florian Plettenberg wrote on X.
Did you know? Vuskovic was signed by Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2025 before spending time on loan at Hamburg.
🚨🆕 Liverpool have Luka Vuskovic on their shortlist for next summer. The 19 y/o top defender is being monitored regularly. #LFC His contract at Brighton is valid until 2031. No release clause will be available next summer. Current price valuation: around €100m (+/-).… pic.twitter.com/Zbw3Oc3zGs
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Vuskovic fits the profile of a modern elite target. He is young, highly rated, already tested at senior level, and carries substantial resale upside.
Brighton maintains control over Vuskovic as Liverpool considers Ronald Araujo
Brighton is under no pressure to sell the player with a contract running until 2031. Any deal requires a major outlay and a compelling project presentation.
Liverpool has alternatives in mind if negotiations prove difficult. Ronald Araujo remains a relevant option with a reported fee of €55 million to make his move permanent. Araujo offers versatility across central defence and right-back.
Vuskovic remains very happy under Fabian Hürzeler. However, his dream is to join Real Madrid one day.
What is Luka Vuskovic's current valuation and contract status?
What is Luka Vuskovic’s current valuation?
Brighton values the defender at around €100 million. No release clause is available in his contract.
When does Luka Vuskovic’s contract expire?
His current deal with Brighton runs until 2031. Brighton then moved decisively, paying a club-record fee to bring him in, and he has started to repay that faith with assured Premier League performances.
Who else is on Liverpool’s defensive shortlist?
Ronald Araujo is also monitored as an alternative option, with a reported fee of €55 million attached to his potential permanent transfer.
Next steps for Liverpool recruitment
The club must decide whether to pursue a premium investment in Vuskovic or seek more practical alternatives. No official bids have been submitted, and monitoring will continue as the season progresses.
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