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Brighton rejects Tottenham's two bids for Jan Paul van Hecke

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Brighton rejects Tottenham's two bids for Jan Paul van Hecke

Summary

Tottenham has made two unsuccessful bids for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke as they look to strengthen their squad this summer. Brighton CEO Paul Barber confirmed the rejections, emphasizing that the decision will depend on both the club and the player. Van Hecke had a standout season in the Premier League, drawing interest following Brighton's successful campaign under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Brighton is reportedly seeking around £80 million for Van Hecke, following a trend of lucrative player sales that include high-profile transfers in recent seasons.

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Key Details

•Tottenham seeks to rebuild its squad this summer.
•Brighton CEO Paul Barber confirmed two bids were rejected.
•Van Hecke had an impressive Premier League season.
•Brighton expects around £80 million for van Hecke.
•The transfer could set a precedent for future sales.

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9:42 PMYahoo Sports — How Brighton feel about selling Jan Paul van Hecke after confirmation of two Tottenham bids

What they're saying

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We are barely into the summer months and the World Cup hasn’t even started but Tottenham are already looking to reshape their squad. With Robert de Zerbi securing Premier League survival, the Italian is now tasked with rebuilding the squad and ensuring Spurs never find themselves in that position in the near future.
— Yahoo Sports

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