- Tottenham have had two bids for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke rejected, as confirmed by Brighton chief executive Paul Barber.
- The 25-year-old Dutch centre-back has only 12 months remaining on his contract with the south-coast club.
- Brighton rebuffed the offers because they did not meet the club's valuation for the player.
- Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi previously worked with Van Hecke during his tenure at Brighton.
- Spurs are keen to bolster their squad after finishing 17th in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons, with Van Hecke identified as a key target.
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Brighton chief confirms two Tottenham bids rejected for Jan Paul van Hecke