{"id":48691,"date":"2026-06-14T15:34:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:34:32","slug":"spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs agree personal terms to sign \u00a370m star player"},"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\/14\/spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player\/#Spurs_agree_personal_terms_to_sign_70m_star_this_summer\" >Spurs agree personal terms to sign \u00a370m star this summer<\/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\/14\/spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player\/#Why_Van_Hecke_will_be_the_next_Spurs_captain_after_Romero\" >Why Van Hecke will be the next Spurs captain after Romero<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-70m-star-player\/#A_better_deal_than_Van_Hecke_Spurs_currently_lead_the_race_for_the_60m_star\" >A better deal than Van Hecke: Spurs currently lead the race for the \u00a360m star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of a successful summer transfer window to prevent a repeat of the past two seasons in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Roberto de Zerbi&#8217;s immediate impact in north London saw the Lilywhites avoid the threat of relegation, finishing the 2025\/26 season in just 17th place.<\/p>\n<p>But for supporters, this is not the first rodeo to witness a team struggling in England&#8217;s top flight, having finished in exactly the same place 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p>    As a result, this summer will be a key period as they aim to climb back up the table and secure a European spot throughout 2026\/27.<\/p>\n<p>Recruitment teams have been working tirelessly in recent days to secure the services of a number of players, and a breakthrough appears to be in sight ahead of the window opening on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spurs-agree-personal-terms-to-sign-pound-70m-star-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_agree_personal_terms_to_sign_70m_star_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Spurs agree personal terms to sign \u00a370m star this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spurs&#8217; search for additional signings this summer will no doubt be across Europe, but signings from Premier League clubs may also be an obvious possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool winger Codi Gakpo is just one player who has been floated as a potential target, with the Dutchman said to be open to leaving Anfield within the next period.<\/p>\n<p>    A transfer fee of close to \u00a360 million is being mooted for the 27-year-old forward, who scored seven league goals in the last season in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>Gakpo is not the only Premier League player they are currently eyeing, with Brighton &#038; Hove Albion centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke once again on their shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Spurs have already agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old star ahead of a potential move to the Lilywhites in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>He also claims that talks are continuing between the two sides after Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s side had their first offer for the defender rejected earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>The Seagulls are demanding at least \u00a370m for Van Hekke over this period, but it remains to be seen how much the Lilywhites are willing to spend on his contract.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-van-hecke-would-be-spurs-rsquo-next-captain-after-romero\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Van_Hecke_will_be_the_next_Spurs_captain_after_Romero\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Van Hecke will be the next Spurs captain after Romero<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After struggling in the Premier League last season, changes are expected at Spurs this season, with centre-back Cristian Romero one of the players who could be released.<\/p>\n<p>    The Argentine has caused a stir among his fan base in recent months as he did not deny rumors linking him to a move from North London.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s fair to say that he hasn&#8217;t lived up to expectations in recent times, with him racking up 11 yellow cards and two red cards during the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Spurs received the most yellow cards in the PL (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pedro Polo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Christian Romero<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>mickey van de ven<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Joan Parinha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Kevin Danso<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Rodrigo Bentancur<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Xavi Simmons<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>archie gray<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>His poor discipline undoubtedly cost the Lilywhites at key moments and was viewed as unacceptable, especially by the club&#8217;s captain.<\/p>\n<p>Given the continuing rumors surrounding Romero&#8217;s long-term future, there is a good chance he will leave, potentially opening the door for a new club captain for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n<p>Van Hecke could be the next captain, and the Dutchman&#8217;s quality and leadership at Brighton make him a key target for De Zerbi&#8217;s side this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    The 26-year-old has always been a key figure in Brighton&#8217;s recent rise to the Premier League, and his latest season stats highlight the defender&#8217;s talent.<\/p>\n<p>His impressive 2,198 passes completed last season ranks him in the top 3% of all players in the division and highlights his composure with the ball at his feet.<\/p>\n<p>De Zerbi&#8217;s system requires players to be comfortable in possession and Van Hecke could play a key role in the Lilywhites&#8217; bid to return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch international also attracted attention without the ball, winning 62% of his ground battles and contributing 8.9 out of 90 defensively.<\/p>\n<p>No Spurs centre-back won more games per 90 ground games than the Brighton star last season, further underscoring the additional quality he would offer in any move.<\/p>\n<p>While the agreement on a personal level is evidence that the player himself wants to move to north London, it is essential that the Lilywhites hierarchy work tirelessly to meet the Seagulls&#8217; demands.<\/p>\n<p>    \u00a370 million is an astronomical amount for a defender, but it is enough to get De Zerbi the top-level all-round centre-back he is currently looking for.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no reason why Van Hecke can&#8217;t succeed in north London, and he could be the perfect person to replace Romero in his bid to succeed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"better-signing-than-van-hecke-spurs-now-leading-race-for-gakpo\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_better_deal_than_Van_Hecke_Spurs_currently_lead_the_race_for_the_60m_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tA better deal than Van Hecke: Spurs currently lead the race for the \u00a360m star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tottenham are preparing to sign the former Premier League champion this summer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of a successful summer transfer window to prevent a repeat of the past two seasons in the Premier League. Roberto de Zerbi&#8217;s immediate impact in north London saw the Lilywhites avoid the threat of relegation, finishing the 2025\/26 season in just 17th place. 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