Report: Tottenham Hotspur pushing to sign £40m Premier League star

Key Highlights

• Van Hecke has played every minute of their league campaign and his contribution remains essential, particularly after scoring twice in the thrilling 4-3 defeat to Aston Villa.
• His contract runs until 2027, yet the Seagulls face the classic Premier League dilemma of whether to secure a renewal or sanction a lucrative sale.
• As TeamTalk note, Brighton could turn a substantial profit on a defender they signed for £3 million from NAC Breda in 2020. Van Hecke’s Standing And Rising ValueThat valuation of around £40 million reflects more than minutes played.
• It acknowledges his presence within a young squad and the leadership qualities his manager Fabian Hurzeler detailed in glowing terms.
• “He’s one of my leaders, he’s in the leadership group” the Brighton boss said, adding that his effort “is always above the things you can expect as a coach”.