Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke has been linked with a move away from the club, with Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur interested.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are interested in Jan Paul van Hecke. The Netherlands international has done quite well in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the bigger clubs.
It will be interesting to see if any of the three clubs decide to come forward with a concrete proposal to sign him. It is no secret that they need more quality and depth in the defensive unit. However, recent reports have claimed that Brighton & Hove Albion want to tie the Dutchman to a new contract.
Liverpool came close to signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on deadline day, but they failed to get a deal across the line. They need another central defender, especially with the future of Ibrahima Konate up in the air.
The French international is a free agent at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions yet. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to move for the Brighton & Hove Albion star in the summer.
The Dutchman has played alongside Virgil van Dijk at the international level, and it will be interesting to see if he is keen on a reunion with his compatriot at club level as well. It would be a major step up in Jan Paul van Hecke’s career, and it is fair to assume that the player could be attracted.
Newcastle United and Tottenham keen on van Hecke
On the other hand, Newcastle United have looked vulnerable defensively, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch if they want to do well. They will be hoping to compete in the Champions League regularly and fight for trophies. The Magpies need to tighten up at the back, and signing Jan Paul van Hecke would be ideal. The 25-year-old is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact.
Finally, Tottenham would be an interesting option for the Dutchman as well. Spurs have an ambitious project, and they have brought in a quality manager. They have invested in talented players, and they will look to build on the Europa League-winning campaign from last season. They need more defensive depth, and the Netherlands international could be ideal.