Brighton stance on Van Hecke as Spurs talks and Vuskovic bid emerge
Ex-NFF chief Amaju Pinnick says Nigeria are monitoring Brighton signing Zadok Yohanna Zadok. The 18-year-old winger joined from AIK after 2 goals and 3 assists, with a five-year deal to 2031.
Van Hecke says he will decide his Brighton future after the 2026 World Cup. Spurs have had two bids rejected, with Brighton valuing him around £70m. He is focused on the Netherlands’ campaign.
Opinion urges Sheffield United to loan Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after a 10-goal, 13-assist season at Bolton, arguing a Championship move would aid his development and benefit all parties.
Derby are urged to loan Brighton winger Ibrahim Osman as Jaydon Banel stays at Burnley. Osman, 21, impressed on loan at Birmingham with 2 goals and 2 assists in 17 Championship games.
Brighton have tracked Athletico Paranaense midfielder João Cruz since 2025. Scouts praise his versatility, pressing and passing. He is contracted until 2028 with a €60m release clause, and no bid yet.
Tottenham reject Brighton’s £30m bid for 19-year-old Luka Vuskovic, though Brighton reportedly have verbal terms agreed and plan a new offer. Spurs also chase Brighton’s Van Hecke after two bids failed.
Piece uses Brighton and Union SG patterns under Tony Bloom to predict Hearts’ next manager profile, highlighting data-led hiring, continuity and a mix of domestic candidates and left-field options.
