Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League rivals are now expecting Jan Paul van Hecke to sign for Roberto De Zerbi’s team.
Van Hecke has already agreed personal terms with Tottenham and is now waiting for an agreement to be found with Brighton.
Manchester United are distancing themselves from reports they are considering a shock move for wantaway Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.
The Spurs skipper looks set to depart the north London club this summer following another turgid Premier League campaign.
Man United were linked with a surprise move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero on Monday night.
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Manchester United credited with interest in surprise swoop for Leeds United’s Karl Darlow amid Tottenham Hotspur links
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Manchester United are readying a surprise move on Tottenham Hotspur to sign Cristian Romero this summer, according to a respected Argentine journalist, with Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi already planning for his exit and having green-lighted the signing of a £50m replacement.
Tottenham Hotspur will look to sign 23-year-old Italian attacker Antonio Vergara from Serie A club Napoli this summer.
Tottenham are keen on signing France Under-21 international Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt after Arsenal pulled out of the race, according to reports.
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is reportedly being targeted by Manchester United, with Tottenham lining up a potential replacement.
Spurs plan to offload winger Manor Solomon permanently after mixed loans at Villarreal and Fiorentina, with a cut-price sale likely. A Leeds return is viewed as unlikely.