As expected, Tottenham Hotspur have received a third offer for Luka Vuskovic, with Brighton refusing to give up on a deal for the highly-rated Croatian defender.Spurs have a major decision to make regarding Luka Vuskovic‘s future, and from the outside, the situation looks far from straightforward despite the defender being contracted to the club until 2030.The 19-year-old joined Spurs from Hajduk Split in 2023 but is yet to make a competitive appearance for the North London side. Since then, however, his stock has risen dramatically following an outstanding loan spell with Hamburg in the Bundesliga last season.That form has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, while Tottenham are understood to be keen on extending his contract and protecting his long-term value.The complication is that reports have suggested Spurs would ideally send him out on loan again next season, but that is not believed to be the teenager’s preferred option.Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBrighton make improved bid for Tottenham defenderSpurs Web previously reported that Tottenham had already rejected two approaches from Brighton for Vuskovic, with the Seagulls also agreeing personal terms with the Croatian international.The Athletic have now confirmed that Brighton have returned with a third offer, reporting that the South Coast club have submitted an ‘improved bid’ for the defender.While the exact figures involved have not yet been disclosed, the report states that the latest proposal still falls short of Tottenham’s valuation, which is believed to be around £60m.Brighton had also explored the possibility of involving Vuskovic in negotiations for Jan Paul van Hecke earlier this summer, but Tottenham were unwilling to entertain that idea. Any potential move for the Croatian now remains entirely separate from the Dutchman’s £52m switch to N17.Brighton have made an improved offer for Luka Vuskovic, as @FabrizioRomano reported first. The offer does not match Tottenham's valuation, though. Story for @TheAthleticFC.https://t.co/XojIXN3uyP— Seb Stafford-Bloor (@SebSB) June 19, 2026Regular game time remains the biggest obstacleThe biggest question surrounding Vuskovic’s future is whether Tottenham can offer him the pathway he wants.Even if Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin both depart this summer as expected, the teenager would still find himself competing with new signing Jan Paul van Hecke and Kevin Danso for minutes on the right side of defence. With Spurs not involved in European competition next season, opportunities could be limited.The Athletic also suggest Tottenham’s financial position could eventually influence the club’s thinking. Spurs continue to carry one of the largest transfer debt burdens in football, while Vuskovic may have his own concerns over long-term stability after seeing four different managers during the period since he agreed to join the club.The development of youngsters such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Mathys Tel has also been somewhat stop-start in recent seasons. As a result, it is easy to understand why Vuskovic wants guarantees over his next step.READ MORE: Croatia boss backs Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic to follow in the footsteps of £78m starThe post Brighton return with third offer for Luka Vuskovic as Tottenham may be forced to consider transfer debt appeared first on Spurs Web.