Thomas Frank’s Tottenham are keen on signing Brighton defensive mainstay Jan Paul van Hecke.
The 25-year-old has established himself as a key figure in the Seagulls’ first team, and his consistent performances have helped him break into the Dutch national team. On the back of his impressive rise, multiple top clubs are now keen on signing him.
Tottenham keen on Jan Paul van Hecke
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham have their eyes set on the Dutch centre-back. The North London club already have Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as their preferred defensive pairing, but the club are looking for more quality and depth as they look to compete on all fronts.
Liverpool and Newcastle United are interested in the Netherlands International as well.
Van Hecke has all the qualities needed to succeed at Spurs. He is great in the air, has a strong physical presence and is quite comfortable on the ball. On top of that, his ability to pick out passes from the back can give Tottenham an extra edge. Since he is already a Premier League-proven star, he will hardly take any time to adjust to life at the North London club. He has been labelled as “incredible” in the past.
Van Hecke could be signed for a bargain
The 25-year-old has entered the final two years of his contract at Brighton, and with a renewal nowhere in sight, a potential move to a bigger club in 2026 looks very likely. The Seagulls do not want to lose out on one of their best players and have already put forward a lucrative contract offer. They are ready to make Van Hecke one of the highest-paid players in their history.
However, the Dutch international doesn’t seem keen on extending his stay. He wants to play at the highest level, and Champions League football seems to be on his agenda. Spurs can certainly try to lure him to the club next year.
The Seagulls value him at £44 million, which is a fair reflection of his abilities. However, the North London club could secure his signature for a lower fee, with his contract running out.