Brighton fend off Premier League club’s interest in star player

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJan Paul van Hecke is a target for Tottenham (Cody Froggatt/PA)Tottenham have had two bids for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke rejected, as confirmed by Brighton chief executive Paul Barber. The 25-year-old Dutch centre-back has only 12 months remaining on his contract with the south-coast club. Brighton rebuffed the offers because they did not meet the club's valuation for the player. Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi previously worked with Van Hecke during his tenure at Brighton. Spurs are keen to bolster their squad after finishing 17th in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons, with Van Hecke identified as a key target. In fullBrighton chief confirms two Tottenham bids rejected for Jan Paul van HeckeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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