Tottenham are looking to replace Cristian Romero in the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur’s main priority is to preserve their Premier League status this season. That is precisely why the club appointed Roberto de Zerbi, as they look to finish the campaign on a positive note.
Back-to-back wins over Wolves and Aston Villa will serve as a major boost, as it has taken Spurs above West Ham and into 17th position in the table. It is vital for the club to build on that momentum and beat Leeds United next week. Simultaneously, the N17 chiefs are working hard behind the scenes to try to prepare an exciting list of summer targets. Roberto de Zerbi will also be hoping for full backing from the Lewis family during the transfer window, as he looks to help the North London club compete at the top end of the Premier League table.
Tottenham are planning to recruit a centre-back amid the uncertain futures of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Both Romero and Van de Ven are expected to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, irrespective of the club’s status at the end of the season. As a result, Spurs have been scouring the market for a central defender, with De Zerbi keen on reuniting with Brighton and Hove Albion star Jan Paul van Hecke.
Tottenham ready to accelerate pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke
As the summer transfer window approaches, Brighton face a growing battle to keep hold of their standout centre-back, Jan Paul van Hecke. The Dutchman has emerged as one of the most sought-after defenders in the Premier League, impressing with his technical skills, aerial ability and leadership. He has been a mainstay in Fabian Hurzeler’s side, delivering six goal contributions in 33 league outings.
As a result, several top clubs have expressed serious interest in the 25-year-old’s signature. Chelsea and Liverpool have made enquiries in recent weeks and are ready to act. Now, according to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are planning to step up their pursuit of Jan Paul van Hecke. The North London club believe they have a key edge over their rivals in Van Hecke’s signature, due to De Zerbi having worked with the Netherlands international at Brighton.
Highly-regarded Luka Vuskovic is due to return to Spurs following an impressive loan spell with SV Hamburger in the Bundesliga. Despite that, further reinforcements are being actively explored, and the report adds that Van Hecke is ‘viewed internally’ as one of the standout names to lift the quality of the defensive roster.
Brighton want to tie their dominant defender down to a new contract as he prepares to enter the final year of his deal. However, if they fail to agree on fresh terms, the Seagulls will be forced to sell Van Hecke. With the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool lurking, De Zerbi must use his Brighton connections to lure the Netherlands international to Tottenham.
A move to White Hart Lane for the 25-year-old centre-back would only be possible if our gaffer manages to preserve the club’s top-flight status.