Tottenham submit bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have made a formal bid to Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The move comes as Spurs aim to strengthen their defense after recently avoiding relegation and following the departure of star center-back Cristian Romero. Van Hecke, familiar with manager Roberto De Zerbi's system from their time together at Brighton, performed over the past season, helping solidify Brighton's defense. Brighton has rejected Tottenham's opening offer, but discussions are expected to continue, with Van Hecke's contract expiring next year.
- •Tottenham seeks to bolster defense following Premier League survival.
- •Brighton has rejected Tottenham's initial bid for Van Hecke.
- •Van Hecke's contract with Brighton expires next year.
- •Spurs aim to continue negotiations for the defender.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ opening bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton as De Zerbi targets Dutch defender
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham Hotspur table offer to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke
"Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected an opening offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Jan Paul van Hecke.Roberto De Zerbi has targeted the Dutch defender in a raid on his former side, as the Italian looks ...
"Tottenham Hotspur have accelerated their summer recruitment by submitting a formal opening bid to Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. After securing Premier League survival on the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:40 AMSpurs’ opening bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton as De Zerbi targets Dutch defender
Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected an opening offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Jan Paul van Hecke.Roberto De Zerbi has targeted the Dutch defender in a raid on his former side, as the Italian looks ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:25 AMTottenham Hotspur table offer to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke
Tottenham Hotspur have accelerated their summer recruitment by submitting a formal opening bid to Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. After securing Premier League survival on the ...
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