{"id":48385,"date":"2026-06-07T18:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T18:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:35:26","slug":"spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Spurs and only Spurs&#8217;: Top transfer destination halts negotiations with rival and agrees personal terms with Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham\/#Jan_Paul_van_Hecke_only_wants_Tottenham_as_agreed_personal_terms\" >Jan Paul van Hecke only wants Tottenham as agreed personal terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham\/#Spurs_still_need_to_agree_a_fee_with_Brighton\" >Spurs still need to agree a fee with Brighton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/spurs-and-only-spurs-top-transfer-destination-halts-negotiations-with-rival-and-agrees-personal-terms-with-tottenham\/#De_Zerbi_is_close_to_becoming_the_third_signing_of_the_summer_as_Spurs_rebuild_progresses\" >De Zerbi is close to becoming the third signing of the summer as Spurs rebuild progresses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to the latest report from Dutch media outlet Voetbal International, Tottenham have agreed a personal contract with Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The north London club have made significant progress towards signing the highly-rated centre-back, finalizing the details of his contract as they aim to secure a vital defensive reinforcement before the transfer window closes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jan_Paul_van_Hecke_only_wants_Tottenham_as_agreed_personal_terms\"><\/span>Jan Paul van Hecke only wants Tottenham as agreed personal terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Voetbal International&#8217;s prominent journalist Jost Brauhoff, Van Hecke has made a final decision about his future.<\/p>\n<p>The Oranje international is reported to have said this summer is &#8220;Spurs and only Spurs&#8221; for him.<\/p>\n<p>With his personal terms now completely fixed, the 25-year-old Dutch international has instructed his agent to focus fully on his move to London and cease negotiations with other interested clubs.<\/p>\n<p>He is currently waiting patiently for negotiations between Brighton and Tottenham to progress.<\/p>\n<p>Brauhoff shared the following update:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;News: Jan Paul van Hecke is out. It&#8217;s Spurs and only Spurs. The Orange international is waiting to agree terms with Brighton &#038; Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur, but is no longer speaking to other clubs. He has agreed on personal terms. Details to follow&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_still_need_to_agree_a_fee_with_Brighton\"><\/span>Spurs still need to agree a fee with Brighton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the player&#8217;s clear desire to leave, Tottenham will need to meet Brighton&#8217;s hefty financial demands to get a deal over the line.<\/p>\n<p>The Seagulls are notoriously stubborn negotiators, having already rejected two formal bids from Spurs last week.<\/p>\n<p>Brighton chief executive Paul Barber recently confirmed the club&#8217;s position, stressing that any departure would have to make perfect financial sense for the south coast side.<\/p>\n<p>With Van Hecke entering the final year of his current contract, Brighton are holding firm on his estimated \u20ac50m valuation, refusing to lose their defensive rock on a cut-price deal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Zerbi_is_close_to_becoming_the_third_signing_of_the_summer_as_Spurs_rebuild_progresses\"><\/span>De Zerbi is close to becoming the third signing of the summer as Spurs rebuild progresses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a final transfer fee can be worked out, Van Hecke would become Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s third major signing in a busy summer period.<\/p>\n<p>The manager is planning a major overhaul of his team after a tumultuous season that saw them survive relegation on the final day.<\/p>\n<p>Having already signed Scotland international Andy Robertson, and with the deal for free agent Marcos Senesi nearing completion, reuniting with Van Hecke remains a priority.<\/p>\n<p>The defender previously blossomed under De Zerbi&#8217;s tutelage at the Amex Stadium, making him an ideal tactical fit for Italy&#8217;s system.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest report from Dutch media outlet Voetbal International, Tottenham have agreed a personal contract with Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke. 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