Exclusive:'Hype' - Bobby Zamora delivers Brighton and Luka Vuskovic verdict after Tottenham blunder

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Former Brighton and Tottenham striker Bobby Zamora believes Luka Vuskovic has a 'fantastically bright future' after a fine start to his Albion career.

Vuskovic, 19, joined Brighton from Tottenham for around £50m as Dutch international defender Jan Paul van Hecke moved in the opposite direction for £52m.

Vuskovic has started every match for Fabian Hurzeler's men this term and the Croatian has excelled in the Premier League, the Conference League and Albion's 3-2 Carabao Cup third win at Manchester United.

"Yes, it looks really, really good," said Zamora to Sussex World via Football Betting.

"There was obviously so much hype about him already. Really, really confident with the ball and really composed. Obviously, a huge physical presence and doesn't seem to be flustered."

Tough start for Van Hecke

Van Hecke - who excelled during his time at Brighton - has had a tough start in North London as Roberto De Zerbi's team are bottom of the Premier League after five matches. Some Tottenham fans have questioned the decision to sell Vuskovic to Brighton, who are third in the table.

"Listen, I think a few people may be batting an eyelid of JP going the other way," said Zamora.

"I think it was definitely part of the deal that he had to be coming for JP to be going the other way.

"That's how highly rated we thought of him anyway. Yes, he's certainly come in and not disappointed.

"I'm really, really impressed with him and I think he's got a fantastically bright future."

Zamora: New signings have impressed

Brighton made a number additions over the summer with the likes of Vuskovic, Pascal Struijk, Michael Svoboda, Jaouen Hadjam, Costinha, Femi Azeez, Zadok Yohanna and Chema Andres all arriving

Zamora added: "Do you know what? All the lads that have come in this season have done themselves proud.

"Again, when you hit the ground running as a team and hit the ground running as a new player, it's nice and it's easier and you can do those hard yards and everyone can pat each other on the back.

"It's been a really, really fantastic start. If you could write a dream start, that's exactly what it would be."

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