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Tottenham Makes Third Van Hecke Bid, Adds Robertson, Senesi

6/9/2026

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Tottenham Pursues Van Hecke

Tottenham Hotspur prepare a third bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke after £40 million and £50 million offers were rejected.
Brighton CEO Paul Barber confirmed that Van Hecke has agreed personal terms with Tottenham and that a third bid is expected.
Tottenham also signed Andy Robertson on a free transfer and Marcos Senesi to a four-year deal after a 1-0 win over Everton kept them two points above West Ham.

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Tottenham Eyes Van Hecke

Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi may adopt a back-three formation, creating a role for Jan Paul van Hecke.
The club lacks a sporting director, which staff says hinders transfers.
Van Hecke will play for Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding experience.
Negotiations suggest a £45 million fee, between the rejected £40 million and £50 million offers.
Selling defenders such as Cuti Romero or Radu Dragusin could free space for Van Hecke.

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Tottenham Sell Romero

Tottenham plan to sell captain Cristian Romero, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona interested.
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City as part of their forward recruitment.
The club says midfield on-ball quality is a priority to aid building from the back.
Interest in Micky van de Ven and Luka Vuskovic could affect Romero and other defender sales as Tottenham balance squad numbers and finances.

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Historical Context

In September 2013 Tottenham Hotspur broke the British transfer record by paying £85.1 million for Southampton winger Gareth Bale, a deal that sparked a wave of escalating fees, later eclipsed by Paul Pogba’s £89.2 million move in 2016. Today, without a sporting director, Tottenham under manager Roberto De Zerbi and chairman Daniel Levy are courting Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke with a £45 million offer, hoping to repeat Bale’s commercial lift.

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Tottenham Pursues Van Hecke

Tottenham Hotspur prepare a third bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke after £40 million and £50 million offers were rejected.
Brighton CEO Paul Barber confirmed that Van Hecke has agreed personal terms with Tottenham and that a third bid is expected.
Tottenham also signed Andy Robertson on a free transfer and Marcos Senesi to a four-year deal after a 1-0 win over Everton kept them two points above West Ham.

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