Brighton Anticipate Improved Tottenham Bid for Van Hecke

Brighton have turned down an initial £70m bid from Tottenham for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The Seagulls are now expecting Spurs to return with an increased offer for the talented center-back.

The club remains open to negotiations but is holding out for a fee that reflects the player's value. A fresh round of talks between the two clubs is anticipated in the coming days.