A €100 million defender! Liverpool launch pursuit of Brighton's Croatian giant

Liverpool have added Brighton and Croatia centre-back Luka Vuskovic, 19, to their list of priority transfer targets for next summer.

Details: According to respected broadcaster Sky Sport DE, the Reds' scouting department is keeping regular tabs on the towering defender's rapid progress. The Croatian talent's current contract with the Seagulls runs until 2031 and includes no release clause, while his current market value is estimated at around €100 million.

Vuskovic is extremely happy with his development under head coach Fabian Hürzeler and is in no rush to leave the Amex. However, the player's biggest career dream is to move to Real Madrid, so Liverpool will have to pull out all the stops to convince the Croatian giant to continue his career at Anfield.

It is worth noting that Hajduk Split academy graduate Luka Vuskovic is considered one of world football's most promising centre-backs, thanks to his outstanding physical attributes, aerial prowess and composure in building attacks from the back.

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