Tottenham are pressing ahead with their pursuit of Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano delivering an encouraging update on the move.
Romano posted on X to confirm that negotiations between Tottenham and Brighton are ongoing, building on a story first reported by The Athletic last week.
The update revealed that the Dutch defender has already agreed personal terms on a potential switch to north London, a significant step forward in proceedings.
“Negotiations for Jan Paul Van Hecke to Tottenham continue after personal terms agreed days ago,” Romano posted. “Spurs are pushing to get it done.”
The fact that Van Hecke has already signed off on personal terms suggests the player himself is firmly on board with the proposed transfer.
The remaining hurdle is a fee agreement between the two clubs, with Tottenham working to satisfy Brighton’s financial demands for the centre-back.
Van Hecke has been a consistent performer at Brighton and a move to Spurs would see him reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi, who previously worked with him at the Amex Stadium.
The potential deal between the two clubs may not stop at Van Hecke, with The Athletic also reporting that Brighton have made an offer for Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic.
Vuskovic has just come off an impressive loan spell at Hamburg, making the prospect of losing him a difficult pill for Spurs supporters to swallow.
However, cashing in on the young defender while securing smart clauses around any future sale or buyback could make business sense for the north London club.
Bringing in a more experienced, proven Premier League performer like Van Hecke could allow Tottenham to plan long-term while managing the Vuskovic situation carefully.
The coming days will be key in determining whether Tottenham can finalise the Van Hecke deal, with Romano’s update suggesting the club are keen to wrap things up quickly.
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