Liverpool and Chelsea spent big in the summer. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur are set to step up their efforts to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hekke at the end of the season.
Chelsea and Liverpool have made inquiries for the 25-year-old Dutch defender in recent weeks and are preparing to make a move.
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Spurs could use Jan Paul van Hecke
Tottenham need more quality in their defensive unit, especially from players who are likely to leave, such as Cristian Romero. You also need to tighten your back. They are very vulnerable defensively and that is one of the main reasons why they are fighting to survive in the Premier League.
All eyes will be on whether they can secure security in the top flight and sign the 25-year-old in the summer.
Roberto De Zerbi is set to reunite with the Dutch defender at Tottenham and having an Italian manager at home could give the north London club an advantage in the transfer race, according to a report from TEAMtalk.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will make a formal offer for the 25-year-old in the coming weeks.
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van hecke of liverpool and chelsea
Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea also need quality defenders. Chelsea may need to replace players like Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile. Meanwhile, Liverpool will lose Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer.
The 25-year-old Dutch defender could be a quality player for all three clubs. He has shown his quality with the Seagulls in the Premier League and now could be the right time to take the next step and join a bigger club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.
