Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke.
The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move away from Brighton in recent weeks. He will be out of contract in 2027, and Brighton have not been able to agree on a new deal. The club will look to secure his long-term future quickly.
Spurs want Jan Paul van Hecke
Tottenham are interested in securing his signature, and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official proposal to get the deal done. He is highly rated at Brighton, and they will not want to lose him easily. He is likely to cost around £40 million, as per TeamTalk.
Fabian Hurzeler has recently claimed that he is one of the leaders of the dressing room.
He said: “When you see his past, where he has come from, what he went through to where he is now, you see a really consistent development. That’s because of his, his attitude. That’s because of his mindset. His effort is always above the things you can expect as a coach.
“That makes his values so important to us. He’s a Dutch guy, so I already like his, he’s very straight with you and honest with his opinion. I think that’s always powerful in the team.
“He’s one of my leaders, he’s in the leadership group. He has taken more responsibility and more ownership this season. I think that’s the next step for him, to not only be a great performer, but also try to be a leader in this club.”
Tottenham could certainly use someone like him. They need more depth in the defensive unit, and Van Hecke is well settled in the Premier League. He could make an immediate impact if he joins the London club. The opportunity to play alongside his compatriot Micky van de Ven will be quite exciting for him.
Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to pay £40 million for the defender, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Signing a reliable Premier League performer like Van Hecke could prove to be a wise decision. The player could make an immediate impact and help Tottenham improve.
Van Hecke could be tempted
The Netherlands international could be attracted to the idea of playing for Tottenham as well. It would be a step up for him, and he would get to test himself in Europe. He could also look to fight for trophies with them.
The asking price seems reasonable for a player who is a reliable performer in the top flight. He should be able to justify the investment in the near future.