Spurs agree terms with Brighton’s van Hecke
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Brighton Daily News Roundup

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, with clubs now negotiating. Brighton value the centre-back at about £70m, a price that could stall any move.
Evan Ferguson will return from Roma but is unlikely to be fit for Brighton’s pre-season. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says ankle damage was worse than first thought, with full fitness expected in Sep-Oct.
Spurs agree personal terms with Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke. Clubs are negotiating, but Brighton value the defender at about £70m, which could stall the move.
Opinion argues Brighton should keep and play Evan Ferguson in 2026-27, highlighting a productive spell for Roma before ankle surgery and potential value in Conference League minutes under Fabian Hurzeler.