Tottenham have handed £50m challenge to Brighton thanks to clever Luka Vuskovic clause

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the sale of Luka Vuskovic to Brighton in a deal reaching £50million.

The 19-year-old had been viewed as one of the most exciting young players on the books in North London following his arrival from Hajduk Split.

However, Vuskovic was determined to secure regular first-team football on a permanent basis after spending last season on loan with Hamburg.

Spurs could not offer those assurances following the additions of Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke this summer.

Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso are also competing for places at the heart of the Tottenham defence.

The young Croatian now moves on to Brighton, but the structure of the agreement means that Spurs will be keeping a keen eye on his future.

What clauses Tottenham have secured in Luka Vuskovic agreement

On Tuesday, Brighton announced the signing of Vuskovic, who moves for a club-record fee.

The Seagulls will pay Tottenham a guaranteed £46m, with a further £4m potentially due through available add-ons.

Crucially, the Lilywhites have also negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights as part of the agreement, as per Sky Sports.

That would allow Tottenham to benefit financially should Brighton eventually sell Vuskovic, while the matching rights could provide the North London club with an opportunity to bring him back in the future.

The Croatian becomes the fourth-most expensive departure in Tottenham history, behind only Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Kyle Walker.

Tottenham News previously studied whether Spurs would regret letting Vuskovic go, but now it appears that they have still sealed a more than favourable outcome.

Brighton must now keep their end of the bargain

In recent years, Brighton have become renowned for their ability to generate money from their recruitment.

But, an investment as large as this one is rare for the Seagulls, and they will have to ensure that they keep up to their standards if they are to make a profit.

Spurs will be desperate for him to succeed at The Amex.

After all of the criticism in recent weeks, the Lilywhites have sealed a deal in their favour. Not only is there a chance to make more money on the defender, but there is even the opportunity to bring him back in the future.

At 19, he is one of the best prospects in the world, but Tottenham are more than fulfilled in the centre-back position.

As they rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, the extra £50m will prove pivotal, while their future wishes have also been covered.

Brighton now, need to fulfil their duties and see Vuskovic on the right path.