Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton

Jan Paul van Hecke won his 13th Netherlands cap in the 2-2 draw with Japan in Dallas [Getty Images]Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke.The 26-year-old started in his country's 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday at the World Cup.Van Hecke has a year left on his current Brighton contract and showed no inclination to extend the deal.Brighton had already turned down one offer for a player who joined them from NAC Breda in 2020.However, they