Liverpool will compete with Chelsea and Manchester City for the services of 16-year-old Croatian prodigy Luka Vuskovic.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Luka Vuskovic is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The 16-year-old is also known as the “new Gerard Pique”. Meanwhile, the teenage sensation is also a target for several other high-profile clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City.
Luka Vuskovic is the next big thing in Croatia, where the next generation of potential world-beaters is starting to bloom. The teenage prodigy has taken age-group football by storm in his homeland while also breaking into the first-team squad at Hajduk Split. Meanwhile, his progress has prompted pundits and fans to compare him with Gerard Pique.
The 16-year-old is nimble on his feet despite his burgeoning figure. Meanwhile, he has already turned out eight times for Hajduk Split, chipping in with one goal. And Vuskovic’s progress has not gone unnoticed, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City among his prospective suitors.
The Croatian wonderkid has been on Manchester City’s radar longer than any other club. And the interest from the Premier League champions is hardly surprising, considering Aymeric Laporte faces an uncertain future at the Etihad. And Pep Guardiola, who has experience working with Gerard Pique, can nurture Vuskovic in the coming years.
As for Chelsea, the West London club must lay down a succession plan for Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta. The two defenders are in the twilight of their respective careers. So it behoves Chelsea to scour the market for a young prospect who can learn the ropes from the veteran duo. And the 16-year-old is a viable target for the Blues.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will look to have Virgil van Dijk’s successor at Anfield well before the Dutch defender leaves. The Reds have already suffered from a lack of planning in the midfield unit. So having van Dijk’s heir in the first-team squad for a few years before the Dutchman’s departure is sensible.
Apart from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, the 16-year-old is also a target for Newcastle United. And with interest in Vuskovic ramping up, it will be interesting to see if he arrives in England soon. The “new Gerard Pique” will have an asking price of around £12 million, making him affordable for all his suitors.
