Tottenham Hotspur make Liverpool-linked defender top transfer target
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The Reds concluded the campaign with a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford, securing Champions League qualification.Despite winning the Premier League title 12 months earlier, Arne Slot’s side have faced criticism over their performances this season.With Mohamed Salah departing, Liverpool have identified Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig as their top target for the right-wing position, while Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola are also under consideration.At full-back, Liverpool are exploring options including Denzel Dumfries of Inter Milan, while Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven remains a highly sought-after option.Liverpool have also reportedly made contact over Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion. Van Hecke has developed into one of the Premier League’s most consistent defenders, playing a key role in the heart of Fabian Hürzeler’s back line as Brighton secured UEFA Europa Conference League qualification.According to The Independent, Roberto De Zerbi is keen to raid his former club Brighton as he looks to strengthen Tottenham’s rebuild, with Van Hecke, Carlos Baleba and Bart Verbruggen among his top targets.Spurs are also said to be considering alternatives, including Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi.
The club want to bring in both Van Hecke and Senesi as centre-back options.Brighton boss Hurzeler revealed last month that he is set to hold talks with Jan Paul van Hecke over the defender’s future at Brighton. Jan Paul knows what he has with Brighton.
This will be our main challenge and then we see how it’s going.”Van Hecke racked up 40 appearances, scored three goals and provided three assists for Brigton in all competitions this season.He made 50 appearances under Roberto De Zerbi during his time at Brighton, with the Italian playing a key role in his development between 2022 and 2024. Brighton Jan Paul van Hecke Tottenham Hotspur