Tottenham wonderkid beats Yamal stats but they can't play him until next season

Spurs are reportedly targeting a goalkeeper, a centre-back, and attacking options as they look to save their season.

Ange Postecoglou's side have been devastated by injury problems, particularly in defence.

Right now, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, and Destiny Udogie are all absent with muscle issues.

And even with the former two - Tottenham's first-choice centre-back pairing - nearing a return in mid-January, the club are looking at bringing in new stars.

However, it would be a surprise to see Spurs splash the cash on a permanent signing given they have a talented teenager excelling on loan.

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Luka Vuskovic is only 17 but the Croatian centre-back is impressing while on the books at Westerlo in Belgium.

You might think that's because of his aerial prowess or his excellent positioning and well-timed challenges

It could even be thanks to his ability in possession of the ball, with his passing stats suggesting he has what it takes to be a fine young ball-playing defender.

However, it's actually his ability in front of goal that have got fans - and neutrals - talking about his talent.

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Vuskovic might be playing at centre-back but over the festive period his incredible bicycle kick in a defeat to Club Brugge went viral.

The 6ft4in teen saw the ball headed back into his path and in the middle of the box - with impeccable technique - powered home acrobatically.

It would have been a highlight reel goal for any footballer, let alone a defender.

And the stats don't lie about his prowess in front of goal either, he is the highest-scoring teenager in Europe's top 10 leagues this season.

His six for the campaign put him one ahead of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal - not bad company to keep.

But Vuskovic isn't getting ahead of himself and revealed in a interview after he knows he still has to improve - especially if he is going to make it in Postecoglou's team.

He said: "In my game, I am satisfied with everything except one thing - speed. I work on improving it every day."

Meanwhile, on his spell away from Tottenham, he added: "I am happy at Westerlo. I think it is the right step for my career."

And he's keen on making a big impact in 2025 with his impressive ambitions for a 17-year-old.

Asked about his goals, he replied: "To play for the Croatian senior national team and Tottenham.

"I hope to be ready for Tottenham in the summer.

"They haven't told me the exact plan for the new season yet. They just told me to focus on each upcoming match, which I am doing."

Sadly for Spurs, they couldn't play Vuskovic even if they recalled him due to FIFA rules.

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He joined from Hajduk Split in September 2023 for a deal worth up to £12million.

However, following the United Kingdom's EU exit in 2020, players from overseas are not allowed to join until they turn 18.