{"id":19779,"date":"2026-05-09T05:59:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/19779\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:59:30","slug":"superagent-holding-talks-with-barcelona-regarding-promising-tottenham-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/19779\/","title":{"rendered":"Superagent holding talks with Barcelona regarding promising Tottenham defender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/laporta-meets-with-superagent-two-discuss-two-key-barcelona-renewal-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">As already reported<\/a>, Pini Zahavi is in Catalonia for a high-stakes week of negotiations with FC Barcelona. <\/p>\n<p>The superagent is currently in the Catalan capital to finalise two major files for the Blaugrana: the contract renewal of manager Hansi Flick and the resolution of Robert Lewandowski\u2019s future following interest from Italian clubs. <\/p>\n<p>Luka Vuskovic also on the agenda<\/p>\n<p>Now, though, according to journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Plettigoal\/status\/2052639417852989893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Florian Plettenberg<\/a>, the future of Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s teenage sensation Luka Vuskovic has been added to an agenda already packed with Barcelona\u2019s top priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, Zahavi is also using the visit to hold exploratory talks with the Barcelona board regarding the Tottenham prospect. <\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old Croatian defender, currently on loan at Hamburger SV, has seen his stock rise meteorically, making him a prime target for clubs seeking elite defensive prospects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brazil-v-croatia-international-friendly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Luka Vuskovic of Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-199053\"  \/>Luka Vuskovic has enjoyed a fine season. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona are actively pursuing a new centre-back heading into the summer window to bolster a backline that has faced injury challenges this season. Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan remains their priority, but they are looking at alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Vuskovic\u2019s profile \u2013 combining imposing physical stature with technical ball-playing ability \u2013 is something that aligns perfectly with the club\u2019s long-term sporting project.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the interest from Spain, Tottenham remain desperate to retain the defender. The North London club are preparing a massive salary increase to convince him to stay and integrate into their first-team setup next season. <\/p>\n<p>While a second loan to Hamburg is considered unlikely, the market remains open, with several other top European clubs monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<p>For Barcelona, the challenge lies in navigating their financial constraints while competing with a Premier League side ready to break their wage structure for a teenager. <\/p>\n<p>With Zahavi already at the table discussing Flick and Lewandowski, the conversations regarding Vuskovic could have a significant impact on the club\u2019s summer planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As already reported, Pini Zahavi is in Catalonia for a high-stakes week of negotiations with FC Barcelona. 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