Tottenham Hotspur have taken the battle to the very doorstep of their prized asset, with Technical Director Johan Lange making a swift journey to Hamb...
Tottenham Hotspur have taken the battle to the very doorstep of their prized asset, with Technical Director Johan Lange making a swift journey to Hamburg for crunch talks with Luka Vuskovic. The 19 year old Croatian defender has been a revelation in the 2. Bundesliga this term, showcasing the kind of composure and defensive intelligence that has seen the powers that be at White Hart Lane designate him as the future of their backline. Vuskovic, who signed for Spurs in a deal worth around. ��4.8 billion last year before being loaned back to Hamburg, has attracted the lion. �s share of attention from some of Europe. �s most formidable clubs. But Tottenham are refusing to be bullied in this game of chess. Lange. �s presence in Germany is a clear statement of intent, and the club is determined to tie the young stalwart to a new long term contract at the end of the current campaign. In the scheme of things, this is a move that speaks volumes about the direction Tottenham are taking under their current management. They are not merely collecting young talent; they are building a fortress with players like Vuskovic at the heart of it. The Nigerian internationals currently plying their trade in the Premier League will know all too well the threat that a player of his calibre poses when operating at full throttle. At the end of the day, if Tottenham can get this deal over the line, they will have secured a gem for the next decade. Back home in Lagos, fans at the popular viewing centres in Ikeja and Surulere will be buzzing with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. Many will recall how the club once let young talents slip through their fingers, and seeing the chiefs now chase a teenager to Hamburg will be welcomed with loud cheers and the shaking of heads in approval. They will argue that if Tottenham can hold onto this Croatian colossus, they will soon be able to give a good account of themselves in the title conversation once more. For the Super Eagles faithful who also follow the Premier League, this is a story of a club finally learning the value of proactive planning, and they will be watching closely to see if Lange returns to London with the signature that could shape the next era.
