Brighton have no immediate plans for new Vuskovic bid

Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic in training ahead of the World Cup opener against England [Getty Images]Brighton have no immediate plans to make a fresh offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic.

>The revelation Brighton have agreed a £52m deal with Tottenham for Jan Paul van Hecke to move to north London sparked suggestions of a renewed attempt to sign Vuskovic, the 19-year-old who will be part of Croatia's squad to face England on Wednesday.

>Vuskovic is viewed as one of the most highly rated young players in Europe and Brighton have already had a £30m offer rejected for him.

>After spending last season on loan in Germany with Hamburg, Vuskovic will face more competition for the central defensive positions with the arrival of Van Hecke, although there has been speculation over the future of skipper Cristian Romero.

>Brighton are keeping across the situation but they will not be making another bid at the moment.

>Evidently, they do need a replacement for Van Hecke, who started 36 out of their 38 Premier League games last season.

>However, they do have time.

>With a year left on his contract, Brighton feel they have negotiated an excellent deal around Van Hecke, particularly as his move to Tottenham includes what is regarded as a significant sell-on clause, should the 26-year-old Netherlands World Cup star leave the club at some point.