# Spurs Set to Come Back With Bigger Offer for Van Hecke
Brighton have knocked back Tottenham’s opening gambit for Jan Paul van Hecke, but the Seagulls are bracing themselves for a second bid from the north London club. Spurs’ initial £70m offer simply wasn’t enough to tempt the Sussex outfit into parting ways with their prized Dutch defender, and it’s now a question of when – not if – Ange Postecoglou’s side come back to the table with a beefed-up proposal.
Van Hecke has clearly caught the eye of Tottenham’s hierarchy, with the 23-year-old proving himself to be one of the standout centre-backs in the Premier League over the past season. The Netherlands international’s performances have made him a genuine target for a top-six club, and Brighton know full well that they’re sat on a goldmine with the youngster on their books.
The ball’s firmly in Spurs’ court now, and it remains to be seen just how serious they are about landing the Brighton star. Will they fork out the extra cash needed to get a deal over the line, or will they look elsewhere? Either way, expect this saga to rumble on in the coming weeks as the transfer window hots up.