Micky van de Ven has revealed that he has recommended a move to Tottenham Hotspur for Jan Paul van Hecke.
Van Hecke has already agreed personal terms with Tottenham and is now awaiting an agreement with Brighton.
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Tottenham are now working hard to finalise their third summer signing, with deals for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi already agreed.
The North London club are keen to gift Roberto De Zerbi one of his Brighton defenders and partner Van de Ven with his Dutch national teammate.
Micky van de Ven recommends Tottenham move to Jan Paul van Hecke
Micky van de Ven has told Jan Paul van Hecke that moving to Tottenham Hotspur would be a ‘good next step’ for him.
The Spurs defender has explained how he has spoken with Van Hecke about a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he seems to have convinced him.
Speaking to the Dutch media, Van de Ven told NU: “I did talk to Jan Paul briefly about Tottenham. I think it is a good step for him.”
The Brighton defender has decided he only wants to join Tottenham, and an agreement with the North London club is already in place.
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The 25-year-old will now be hoping to complete the transfer before the World Cup to avoid any distractions and know his top transfer is already finalised.
Tottenham have had two bids rejected for Van Hecke, but look intent on finding an agreement with Brighton and bringing him to North London.
Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke could be an elite partnership
Van Hecke and Van de Ven could replicate the very successful partnership Spurs had with Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.
Van de Ven has enjoyed a strong partnership with Cristian Romero; however, both have often struggled to stay fit or remain available.
Spurs have missed having a consistent defensive partnership since the days of Alderweireld and Vertonghen, but hopefully Van Hecke can help change that.
The duo have played together on 11 occasions for the Netherlands and the Netherlands U21, conceding just seven times and helping keep our clean sheets.
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