Report: €100m-rated Brighton defender dreams of Real Madrid move despite Liverpool interest

Report: €100m-rated Brighton defender dreams of Real Madrid move despite Liverpool interest Luka Vuskovic has reportedly identified Real Madrid as his ultimate career destination, potentially complicating Liverpool’s pursuit of the Brighton and Hove Albion defender.  According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg , Liverpool have placed the 19-year-old on their shortlist for next summer, but the Croatian’s long-term ambition is to play at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vuskovic has made an impressive start to life at Brighton following his move from Tottenham in July.  Understandably, his performances have attracted attention across Europe, with the Premier League club now in a strong position to demand a substantial fee for one of its most promising young players. Liverpool interest grows as Vuskovic establishes himself at Brighton Plettenberg reports that Liverpool are monitoring Vuskovic regularly as they assess their defensive options ahead of the summer 2027 transfer window.  Luka Vuskovic dreams of playing for Real Madrid one day. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) The centre-back has firmly established himself under Fabian Hurzeler, strengthening his reputation after an impressive loan spell at Hamburger SV. Brighton signed him this past summer for a reported £46 million, with a further £4 million in achievable add-ons.  The Croatian agreed a five-year contract running until 2031, and there is no release clause that would allow an interested club to bypass negotiations. Real Madrid are his dream destination Despite Liverpool’s interest, Vuskovic’s long-term ambition is to represent Real Madrid one day.  Notably, he is very happy with his development at Brighton, meaning there is no immediate indication that he wants to leave. Liverpool are closely monitoring Luka Vuskovic. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) However, if he does push for an exit, Brighton are understood to value him at around €100 million, a figure that would be a significant increase on their initial investment. Real Madrid will undergo defensive overhaul If Real Madrid are linked with the player in future, it would ideally make sense given their ongoing efforts to build a younger defensive core.  Ibrahima Konate joined the club this summer, while Jacobo Ramon has emerged as a possible longer-term option following his development at Como. However, reports suggest Real Madrid have yet to make a final decision on bringing Ramon back. Furthermore, with Antonio Rudiger potentially in his final season, the team will indeed need a new centre-back, leaving Vuskovic as a potentially attractive future target, although the financial implications would be considerable.