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Liverpool, City in €70m Race for Tottenham Starlet

Liverpool and Manchester City are among multiple European clubs competing for Tottenham Hotspur's highly-rated center-back Luka Vušković in a reported €70m transfer race.

The 18-year-old Croatian defender, currently on loan at Hamburg, has emerged as one of Europe's most sought-after prospects. Described as a "modern defensive artist" with impressive composure in possession, Vušković has drawn interest from top clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG.

Tottenham regards Vušković as "unsellable" and the "centrepiece" of their defensive project, though sources suggest an offer in the €60m-€70m range could prompt a reconsideration. The 1.93m defender, compared to Joško Gvardiol as Croatia's biggest talent, has a contract until 2030, giving Spurs significant leverage in any potential transfer.