Tottenham ‘close to signing Croatian star Luka Vskovic, with the 16-year-old defender choosing Ange Postecoglou’s men despite interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City’
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- The 16-year-old has previously been linked with Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea
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Tottenham are on the verge of signing highly-rated Croatian centre-back Luka Vskovic from Hajduk Split, according to reports.
The 16-year-old made eight appearances in the Croatian top flight last season and was chased by teams across Europe.
Vskovic helped Hajduk win the Croatian Cup and became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer after finding the net just days after his 16th birthday.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that the defender has agreed to a move to north London on Sunday.
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Tottenham are close to signing 16-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vskovic from Hajduk Split
Vskovic was part of Hajduk’s first team last season and also captained the U19 side in the UEFA Youth League final
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‘After presenting a top project for his development, Vusković only wants Spurs – despite interest from five more top clubs.
‘Personal terms agreed, clubs finalize paperwork.’
Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle had all previously shown interest in Vuskovic, but it appears Ange Postecoglou’s side have won the race for his signature.
Manchester City were also keen to sign the defender, who captained the Hajduk U19 team to the UEFA Youth League final last season, in addition to his first-team commitments.
It is not yet clear when he will officially join Spurs, but he will be the next exciting addition to Postecoglou’s new look defense in north London.
Ange Postecoglou has reportedly beaten Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea to the signing
Postecoglou’s Spurs revolution has seen players like Micky Van de Ven flourish in a revamped defense
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, left-back Destiny Udogie and centre-back Micky Van de Ven have all impressed in the opening weeks of their debut Premier League campaigns.
Experienced players such as former captain Hugo Lloris and England international Eric Dier are yet to make an appearance this season.
The new signings have helped Spurs to an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, leaving Postecoglou’s men in second place in the opening standings.
They are back in action after the international break when they host Sheffield United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, September 16.