Luka Vuskovic could return to Tottenham as 'smart' clause emerges - expert

Tottenham Hotspur have struck a "very good deal" with their sale of centre-back Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for a £50million package.

That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that the Lilywhites have been "smart" with the way they have structured the transfer.

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Vuskovic made it clear that he was keen to leave North London several weeks ago, despite the club viewing him as a future superstar, and they have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause as part of the deal.

Wyness has also revealed that Spurs have a "matching clause" as part of their agreement with the Seagulls, giving them automatic rights to match any bids that come in for him in future.

The Scottish businessman has stressed that buying the 19-year-old back in future would not be a cheap deal for Tottenham if he progresses as expected, but did note that a return could be on the cards later down the line.

Vuskovic is expected to be thrown in at the deep end at the Amex Stadium, after dazzling scouts across Europe during his loan spell with Hamburg last term.

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Luka Vuskovic money to fund new additions for Tottenham

Everton's former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Tottenham will use the money raised from Vuskovic's sale to fund further additions to their squad ahead of next season.

Spurs paid £12m for Vuskovic back in 2023, and the Scottish businessman has praised them for being able to net a "big profit" on him, plus structure the deal with future benefits.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness explained how the sale is a good deal for all parties.

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"That's quite a smart move from Spurs. Everybody thinks he could turn into one of the great defenders, but as well as that 20 per cent sell-on, I understand they've also got matching rights, which means that they have first right to be able to match any other bid for him," he said.

"So if he does turn out to be a star, they could always bring him back, obviously at a higher price, but nevertheless, they'll be buying the finished article at that time and having a few more years' experience.

"It's a very good deal for Spurs right now. They bought him for £12m so there's a big profit in there for them. That'll go in towards buying other players. They've gone with experience, but they've kept themselves a position with Vuskovic going forward.

"That's the right thing for them to do and for the player to get out there as well. He's going to somewhere that's obviously going to give him a lot of minutes. He is the right player at the right club. So look, I think it's a good move for everybody."

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Nottingham Forest 'working hard' to agree Lucas Bergvall deal Nottingham Forest ‘working hard' to convince Spurs starlet to join

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Nottingham Forest are working to "convince" Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall to join them this summer.

The Swedish starlet sent shockwaves around North London by revealing his desire to leave earlier this summer, and the Reds have identified him as a target to replace Elliot Anderson.

Tottenham are reluctant to lose Bergvall ahead of next season, but could be forced into a sale if the player and his camp are determined to get their way.

Brown made it clear that Forest are "working hard" in their pursuit of Bergvall, and are quietly optimistic of getting a deal done.

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