Overview

• Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly paused contract talks with Brighton to gauge potential January interest.
• Tottenham explored a deal in the summer and are said to be preparing a renewed approach for the centre-back in the winter window.
• Liverpool and Newcastle are monitoring the situation, with some reports framing Van Hecke as a secondary option to Marc Guehi for Liverpool.
• Brighton’s asking price is reported at around £44 million for the 25-year-old, who is in the final two years of his contract and is understood to earn roughly £50,000 per week.
• Spurs are described as dialing back interest in Ademola Lookman, suggesting a greater focus on defensive recruitment ahead of January.