The Seagulls are determined to land the ‘exciting’ 19-year-old Croatian, identifying him as the ideal candidate to reinforce their backline under manager Fabian Hurzeler.
After seeing an initial £30m bid swiftly rejected by Spurs, Brighton’s recruitment team returned with two improved offers, but to no avail.
Despite a lack of first-team guarantees at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under Roberto De Zerbi, Vuskovic’s stock is at an all-time high following an impressive loan spell at Hamburg.
His reputation as one of Europe’s top young talents has been further cemented by his inclusion in Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia senior national team squad at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While Tottenham are fully aware they have a generational talent tied to a long-term contract until 2030, their situation is complex. Spurs recently finalised a £52m deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, following earlier free-transfer arrivals of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.
With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven established as the first-choice pairing, De Zerbi’s influx of defenders has pushed Vuskovic down the pecking order.
The player has reportedly made it clear that he is not interested in another loan and wants a permanent move to secure regular first-team football.
This has given Brighton significant encouragement. Vuskovic is thought to favour a move to the Amex Stadium, viewing it as the ideal environment for his development.
While Tottenham remain reluctant to lose a player widely tipped for world-class status, the need to balance the books after heavy spending may ultimately force their hand.