Roberto De Zerbi could raid Brighton with new Tottenham signing (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Tottenham have reportedly submitted a bid to Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke as Roberto De Zerbi looks to raid his old club.
That’s according to a major update from reliable Athletic journalist David Ornstein this morning, as he posted the transfer news on his official account on X.
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See below for details as Spurs make their move for Van Hecke in what could be a smart signing for the north London outfit…
? Tottenham Hotspur submit bid to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion. #THFC offer for 25yo centre-back below #BHAFC valuation so rejected, but talks continue in bid to strike agreement. Dutch int’l close to Roberto De Zerbi @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/kiZ9NDIURF
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 4, 2026
“Tottenham Hotspur submit bid to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion. #THFC offer for 25yo centre-back below #BHAFC valuation so rejected, but talks continue in bid to strike agreement. Dutch int’l close to Roberto De Zerbi,” Ornstein said.
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Tottenham need to strengthen after relegation near-miss
It’s an important summer for Tottenham after two really poor seasons in a row in the Premier League.
Van Hecke has shone for Brighton and looks like he could be a useful addition to this Spurs side, providing quality and experience of playing in the Premier League.
De Zerbi did great work during his time at Brighton, so he’ll hope to improve Tottenham next season after only narrowly escaping relegation from the top flight in the season just gone.
THFC have finished 17th for two years in a row, though at least in 2024/25 they won the Europa League…..
