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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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🚨 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
First reported 2026-06-04 07:53 BST
🚨 | BREAKING : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur are now in direct talks with Brighton for a deal to sign Jan Paul Van Hecke. Talks around £40m-£45m. 🇳🇱⚪️#THFC Jan Paul Van Hecke wants to join Spurs due to his excellent relationship with Roberto De Zerbi. Personal terms not done but not expected to be issue. 🇮🇹❤️ Tottenham Hotspur are working fast for the deal, with the plan to complete in the next days. Ideally before the World Cup. ⚪️🇳🇱
First reported 2026-06-04 12:57 BST
2026-06-04 07:58 BST
STANDSSpurs set to continue their pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Opening bid rejected, but Brighton are anticipating another offer soon.🇳🇱
First reported 2026-06-05 05:50 BST
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
🚨 #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.
First reported 2026-06-05 11:30 BST
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
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🚨 | BREAKING : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur reach total agreement with Jan Paul Van Hecke and his camp over personal terms, say sources! 🇳🇱🚨⚪️#THFC Total verbal agreement in-place between Spurs and Van Hecke's camp over a FIVE-YEAR contract until June 2031, with salary worth around £5.5m per season including bonuses. 💣💥 Tottenham Hotspur will make a push for Jan Paul Van Hecke again, after first bid rejected. New proposal being worked out, expected to around £45m. 🚨💰 Work also happening behind the scenes for Savinho to join Tottenham. Talks are advanced, meeting scheduled in next days to push to complete the deal. 💣🇧🇷 Tottenham Hotspur want to complete both Jan Paul Van Hecke and Savinho deals next week. Nothing imminent, but total confidence in both deals. ⚪️🤝🏻
First reported 2026-06-05 21:24 BST
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🚨 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
First reported 2026-06-16 18:10 BST
As informed in March. 🤝🏻🇳🇱 Interest from Chelsea, Spurs and Liverpool has been confirmed in Jan Paul Van Hecke, one to watch! 🇳🇱🚨💣#THFC
First reported 2026-06-04 08:04 BST
SPURS MADE A BID FOR VAN HECKE! 🚨 AS PER @David_Ornstein! 🇳🇱🚨⚪️#THFC https://t.co/z3rnxhu7AI
2026-06-04 12:57 BST · their first post here that counts towards the ranking
STANDS🚨 | BREAKING : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur are now in direct talks with Brighton for a deal to sign Jan Paul Van Hecke. Talks around £40m-£45m. 🇳🇱⚪️#THFC Jan Paul Van Hecke wants to join Spurs due to his excellent relationship with Roberto De Zerbi. Personal terms not done but not expected to be issue. 🇮🇹❤️ Tottenham Hotspur are working fast for the deal, with the plan to complete in the next days. Ideally before the World Cup. ⚪️🇳🇱
2026-06-16 18:16 BST
STANDSTOTTENHAM SIGN VAN HECKE! 🚨⚪️ https://t.co/ZFBVi5yvBu
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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
2026-06-16 23:36 BST
STANDSUnderstand #BHAFC have negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on in Jan Paul van Hecke's £52m move to #THFC.
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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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2026-06-05 21:24 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 | BREAKING : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur reach total agreement with Jan Paul Van Hecke and his camp over personal terms, say sources! 🇳🇱🚨⚪️#THFC Total verbal agreement in-place between Spurs and Van Hecke's camp over a FIVE-YEAR contract until June 2031, with salary worth around £5.5m per season including bonuses. 💣💥 Tottenham Hotspur will make a push for Jan Paul Van Hecke again, after first bid rejected. New proposal being worked out, expected to around £45m. 🚨💰 Work also happening behind the scenes for Savinho to join Tottenham. Talks are advanced, meeting scheduled in next days to push to complete the deal. 💣🇧🇷 Tottenham Hotspur want to complete both Jan Paul Van Hecke and Savinho deals next week. Nothing imminent, but total confidence in both deals. ⚪️🤝🏻
2026-06-07 21:51 BST
STANDSPersonal terms agreed, as informed. 🇳🇱🤝🏻 🇳🇱⏳️⚪️#THFC https://t.co/VpgZZEcRsr
2026-06-10 20:56 BST
STANDS🚨 | INFO : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur are set to launch a new bid to sign Van Hecke in the next days, expected to be worth £50m! 🇳🇱🚨⚪️#THFC Personal terms agreed, as informed exclusively in the last week. Total contract length until June 2031 with salary worth around £5.5m per season, including bonuses. 🚨🤝🏻 Roberto De Zerbi has been key in the signing, both are in direct contacts and have an excellent relationship. Van Hecke only wants Spurs move this summer, only because of De Zerbi. 🇮🇹❤️🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur working to complete the signing, total confidence in all parties to reach an agreement. Nothing done but deal advancing and can be done soon. ⏳️⚪️
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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.
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
🚨 | BREAKING : JAN PAUL VAN HECKE 🇳🇱 Tottenham Hotspur are reached an agreement to sign Jan Paul Van Hecke from Brighton, DONE DEAL! 🇳🇱✅️⚪️#THFC Spurs have a TOTAL AGREEMENT with Brighton for the permanent transfer of Jan Paul Van Hecke in a deal package worth around £52m. 🚨💰 Tottenham Hotspur also completed the contract agreement with Jan Paul Van Hecke and his camp, as revealed exclusively before. Five-year contract until June 2031, with salary worth around £5.5m per season including bonuses. ✅️🤝🏻 All parties now working to finalise the minor details and paperworks in the next hours. Jan Paul Van Hecke ready to join Spurs, and medicals to be scheduled soon. ⏳️⚪️ JPVH will join Spurs, LET'S-GO. ✅️⚪️
First reported 2026-06-16 18:20 BST
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.⚪️
First reported 2026-06-16 18:26 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-06-16 18:10 BST
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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