Tottenham could plot a £40 million move for Jan Paul van Hecke in future windows as Brighton are unlikely to entertain offers in January.
According to Team Talk, Jan Paul van Hecke is a reported target for Tottenham ahead of future windows. Spurs are eager to bring in a quality defender to their squad, with the Dutchman being targeted in a £40 million move, either in January or next summer, as Brighton are unlikely to sanction a move next month.
The January window does bring about opportunities to a few clubs but tensions for others, especially those who are shielding their prized assets. In Brighton’s case, they have a talented squad, with Fabian Hurzelar eager to keep hold of most stars, but at times, things may not be in his or the club’s power.
The Seagulls have shown plenty of resilience in the market before, and could prove a hard customer for buying clubs to negotiate their way through. Brighton are now sweating over key defender Jan Paul van Hecke’s future, with the Dutchman attracting the interest of Tottenham.
Spurs are eager to bolster their backline with a new centre-back, with Van Hecke perfect for their plans moving forward. The ideal time that Thomas Frank would want this defender is in the January window, but there are big challenges ahead in luring top talents next month.
For instance, they are facing competition in the race for Juventus’ Gleison Bremer, while there are some more names on their list. In Van Hecke’s case, they could exploit his contractual situation, given earlier reports stated the Dutchman was stalling on talks for a new deal.
Could Brighton sell Jan Paul van Hecke?
Tottenham are now planning a £40 million bid for Van Hecke, either in January or next summer, as they remain intent on landing the Dutch international. Brighton are unlikely to entertain January bids for the defender, given how important he has been to their plans so far, and will be crucial if the Seagulls were to challenge for a European spot.
The Seagulls and Hurzelar certainly want Van Hecke to commit his future to the club, but with just over 18 months left on his deal, Brighton might consider a sale in the summer. Whether the price Spurs are thinking for the £40 million-rated Dutch international will suffice remains the question, but that seems reasonable for a player of his quality with a year left on his contract in the summer.
