Tottenham sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in £52m deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in a £52m deal, marking their third summer signing as they focus on defensive improvements under Roberto De Zerbi.

• Tottenham sign Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52m
• Van Hecke joins after two rejected bids and will sign a long-term contract
• De Zerbi, who previously worked with Van Hecke at Brighton, is rebuilding Tottenham's defense