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Jan Paul van Hecke
Done deal: Brighton to Tottenham, £52m, confirmed 2026-07. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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tottenham7Done deal · 2026-07
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🚨 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
First reported 2026-06-04 07:53 BST
#2 Ben Jacobs
Spurs set to continue their pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Opening bid rejected, but Brighton are anticipating another offer soon.🇳🇱 https://t.co/gUcb9Y6zOE
First reported 2026-06-05 05:50 BST
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2026-06-05 05:50 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSSpurs set to continue their pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Opening bid rejected, but Brighton are anticipating another offer soon.🇳🇱 https://t.co/gUcb9Y6zOE
2026-06-07 16:36 BST
STANDS🗣️ Brighton CEO Paul Barber tells us on @talkSPORT that Spurs have had multiple bids rejected for Jan Paul van Hecke. “Yes, we rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids. From that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player.” https://t.co/ODAYwRsGxr
2026-06-08 14:13 BST
STANDSSpurs intend to place a third bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Van Hecke only has a year left on his contract and wants to join. There remains optimism an agreement can be reached.🔵⚪️ https://t.co/6Fs5cJ2qJT
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#3 Ekrem Konur
🚨 #Tottenham Tottenham’s opening bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has been rejected. 🔥 Brighton value the centre‑back between £60M–£70M. 👀 Chelsea are monitoring the situation, while Liverpool are also interested. https://t.co/OEsIrVlHsx https://t.co/Wm05XifAs4
First reported 2026-06-05 11:30 BST
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2026-06-05 11:30 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 #Tottenham Tottenham’s opening bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has been rejected. 🔥 Brighton value the centre‑back between £60M–£70M. 👀 Chelsea are monitoring the situation, while Liverpool are also interested. https://t.co/OEsIrVlHsx https://t.co/Wm05XifAs4
2026-06-17 17:30 BST
STANDS🚨#Tottenham Tottenham have agreed a deal worth £52M with Brighton for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. 🔥 The fee is fixed with no add‑ons. 👀 Personal terms are expected to be finalized in the coming days. https://t.co/QyzlUD5ubI https://t.co/kq1rqafoOS
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#4 Alex Crook
Understand #BHAFC have negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on in Jan Paul van Hecke's £52m move to #THFC.
First reported 2026-06-16 23:36 BST
Agreed · contract
El Tottenham y Jan Paul van Hecke han llegado a un acuerdo sobre el contrato, a la espera de que los clubes cierren definitivamente la negociación. https://t.co/tVDUsYSkUs
Translated: Tottenham reach agreement on personal terms with Jan Paul van Hecke, pending the clubs finalising the transfer
First reported 2026-06-16 14:01 BST
Agreed
🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Jan Paul van Hecke. Deal for 26yo #Netherlands int’l worth £52m fixed, no add-ons. Luka Vuskovic situation separate; 2nd #BHAFC offer worth £35m rejected by #THFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/1D4yy6dJp3
First reported 2026-06-16 18:10 BST
#2 Ben Jacobs
Spurs agree a deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. £52m fee, as @David_Ornstein called. New bid successful following two rejected offers. Deal always considered a matter of time.🇳🇱 Spurs still looking for multiple signings in key positions with a busy summer ahead.⚪️ https://t.co/x7HzQOx7R0
First reported 2026-06-16 18:26 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-06-16 18:10 BST
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2026-06-16 18:26 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSSpurs agree a deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. £52m fee, as @David_Ornstein called. New bid successful following two rejected offers. Deal always considered a matter of time.🇳🇱 Spurs still looking for multiple signings in key positions with a busy summer ahead.⚪️ https://t.co/x7HzQOx7R0
2026-06-18 19:35 BST
STANDSSpurs confirm Jan Paul van Hecke has joined from Brighton. £52m fee. Brighton retain a 20% sell-on.⚪️ 🗣️ Van Hecke: “It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big club, it's a dream come true. "I already have a really strong connection with the Head Coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Micky [van de Ven] has also told me some great things about the Club, so I can't wait to get started. "I've been at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an opposition player and now I'm looking forward to walking out there in front of our fans wearing the Spurs shirt. That will be a special moment.”
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