Tottenham fans are divided over what to do with Luka Vuskovic next
Tottenham Hotspur fans are divided over Luka Vuskovic’s future at the club, with many unsure as to what they want the club to do with the defender this summer.
In the summer of 2023, Tottenham Hotspur secured the signing of Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split. The highly-rated Croatian centre-back was seen as a prospect for the future, with many expecting him to develop into a key player for the club.
However, due to work permit restrictions, Vuskovic has spent the time since his signing away on loan. Now that he has turned 18, he is eligible to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Luka Vuskovic’s loan spell sparks mixed reactions among Tottenham fans
During his current loan spell at Westerlo, the youngster has been making headlines, particularly for his goal-scoring ability.
In the Belgian Pro League, Vuskovic has played 26 matches and remarkably found the net seven times. This tally is even higher than Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka’s five Premier League goals this season.
With that in mind, SpursWeb took to X to gauge the opinion of Tottenham fans regarding Vuskovic’s future. The responses were mixed, with some eager to see him integrated into the first-team setup, while others urged caution.
One fan, Lanky, commented: “The goals comparison is silly, but I would be very happy with Romero, Van de Ven, Danso, and Vuskovic as our four centre-backs, with Davies as a player-coach. If we qualify for Europe, Danso and Vuskovic can play in those games to keep the squad rotated.”
Standk, however, expressed concerns: “I see him week in, week out. Lots of defensive errors. He is either too raw or will never make it.”
Kevin Dyke added: “He is also a centre-back for a team that has conceded far too many goals and is in a relegation battle. He is 17—let him go on loan again next season to a better team.”
Another fan suggested: “A season in the Championship first, then have a look at him.” Meanwhile, Stejambo remarked: “Probably not. His profile is wrong. He is slow, and his progressive passing is well below par. He is young, so this may improve, but he needs more time.”
Vuskovic’s defensive concerns overshadow goalscoring exploits
While the Croatian centre-back’s goal-scoring record is impressive for a defender, his defensive numbers raise concerns. In the 2024/25 Belgian Pro League season, the 18-year-old has played 25 matches, conceded 37 goals and kept just three clean sheets. Defensively, his statistics suggest that he still has room for improvement.
| Statistic | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1048 | 48.72 | 76 |
| Successful Passes | 882/1048 | 41.00 | 77 |
| Ground Duels | 186 | 8.65 | 39 |
| Ground Duels Won | 114 | 5.30 | 61 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 70 | 3.25 | 95 |
| Dribbled Past | 14 | 0.65 | 50 |
| Clearances | 108 | 5.02 | 92 |
These numbers indicate that while he is active in the defensive phase, he may need more experience at a higher level before being considered for a role at Tottenham.
If Spurs could loan him out to a championship side this summer, then the experience he gathers would prove valuable for him and the club in years to come.
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