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Luka Vuskovic to Chelsea

Brighton

Chelsea

Defender · 19y · Croatia · contract until 2031

Chance it happens−1 since first report

Reported fee: €46m–€54m
Valuehow: €68m
Reporters: 1 credible

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The story so far

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“Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Bayern, Barcelona battle for Brighton defender. Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic. Transfer Talk has the latest.”
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“Chelsea transfer bombshell: Alonso chases shock deal for €54m star. Chelsea have reportedly rekindled their interest in Luka Vuskovic, following their failed pursuit of the Croatia international this summer.”

Chance it happens

Long shot

Reported fee: €46m–€54m
Value: €68m

AuthorTransfer Tracker AnalystStatusEarlier read

Chelsea rekindle Vuskovic interest, but Brighton hold the cards

Written on 23 Oct 2026, before the latest reports. The ring above is live.

The situation

Chelsea are said to have rekindled their interest in Luka Vuskovic, the 19-year-old Croatia defender now at Brighton. The link follows what is described as a failed summer pursuit, with a reported price of €54m attached. For now this is interest and nothing more. Brighton hold every card: Vuskovic is tied down until the summer of 2031, which means they can name their terms and simply walk away. No bid, no talks, no agreement exist at this stage.

The reporting

The story rests on a single source. FootballTransfers carried it on 23 October 2026, framing it as a Chelsea "bombshell" under Alonso. That is a mid-ranking outlet rather than a benchmark reporter, and so far no one else has corroborated the claim. One link, unsupported, is thin ground to stand on.

The outlook

This is a long shot. For it to gain any traction, Chelsea would need to table a serious offer and Brighton would have to show willingness to sell a player they signed for the long term. Neither of those things is in evidence. The contract length alone, running six years, gives Brighton the leverage to hold firm, and an early whisper from a lone outlet does little to shift that.