{"id":248599,"date":"2026-06-16T18:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/fabrizio-romano-tottenham-set-to-open-talks-for-150k-per-week-star-after-van-hecke-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T18:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:39:18","slug":"fabrizio-romano-tottenham-set-to-open-talks-for-150k-per-week-star-after-van-hecke-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/fabrizio-romano-tottenham-set-to-open-talks-for-150k-per-week-star-after-van-hecke-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham set to open talks for \u00a3150k-per-week star after van Hecke deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tag\/tottenham-hotspur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham<\/a> provided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/roberto-de-zerbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberto De Zerbi<\/a> with a major boost following their agreement to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Dutch defender is set to arrive in north London after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/fabrizio-romano-tottenham-brighton-jan-paul-van-hecke-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spurs reached a deal worth around \u00a352 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jan-paul-van-hecke-brighton-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Van Hecke follows Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi through the door as De Zerbi continues reshaping his squad ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The Tottenham head coach has wasted little time putting his stamp on the team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>You scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Defensive reinforcements were viewed as a major priority and Spurs have moved decisively to address that area of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Robertson brings vast experience and leadership qualities, while Senesi adds further depth and Premier League know-how.<\/p>\n<p>Van Hecke, meanwhile, is regarded as one of the best centre-backs outside the traditional top clubs and arrives with his reputation higher than ever.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"de-zerbi-personally-rejects-real-madrid-pedro-porro-tottenham-update\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/de-zerbi-personally-rejects-real-madrid-pedro-porro-tottenham-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-premier-league\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-premier-league-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-premier-league-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/de-zerbi-personally-rejects-real-madrid-pedro-porro-tottenham-update\/\" title=\"De Zerbi personally rejects Real Madrid move for Spurs star who will lead his project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tDe Zerbi personally rejects Real Madrid move for Spurs star who will lead his project<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The La Liga giants have been forced to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, Tottenham&#8217;s recruitment drive is definitely not stopping there, with the Lilywhites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/better-signing-than-gakpo-spurs-in-club-to-club-talks-for-savinho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">still keen on Man City&#8217;s Savinho<\/a> and recently burst into the race for Newcastle star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tag\/sandro-tonali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandro Tonali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, it appears the club are now preparing to turn their attention towards one of the most ambitious targets of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tottenham-to-open-sandro-tonali-talks-after-jan-paul-van-hecke-deal\">\n                        <strong>Tottenham to open Sandro Tonali talks after Jan Paul van Hecke deal<\/strong><br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are set to open talks with Newcastle over a potential move for Tonali after sealing the deal for van Hecke.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tonali-Newcastle\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tonali-newcastle.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Italian midfielder has emerged as one of De Zerbi&#8217;s top targets as Tottenham look to strengthen the heart of their midfield.<\/p>\n<p>His performances for Newcastle have regularly underlined why he was considered one of Europe&#8217;s elite midfield prospects before leaving AC Milan.<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old combines technical quality with relentless work rate, and he is capable of controlling games in possession while also providing energy and aggression without the ball.<\/p>\n<p>Those qualities make him an ideal fit for the style of football De Zerbi wants Tottenham to play.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Newcastle Tonali Graphic\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ffc-other-14-tonali.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Recent reports had suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/arsenal-sandro-tonali-newcastle-tottenham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spurs were being used as leverage by Tonali&#8217;s camp<\/a> to attract interest from other clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal, in particular, have repeatedly been linked with the Newcastle star in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>However, Romano&#8217;s latest update appears to dismiss that theory.<\/p>\n<p>The transfer expert reports that suggestions Tottenham are simply being used to generate interest elsewhere are not accurate.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geordiebootboys.com\/news\/newcastle-united-still-have-a-sandro-tonali-issue-despite-recent-contract-news\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a3150,000-per-week<\/a> midfielder is said to be genuinely interested in the possibility of joining Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>That development will undoubtedly encourage Tottenham supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Convincing a player of Tonali&#8217;s calibre to consider the move is a significant step in itself. The difficult part, however, will be negotiating with Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies have consistently made it clear that Tonali is one of the most important players in Eddie Howe&#8217;s squad, and any deal would therefore require a huge financial commitment from Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>Reports have suggested Newcastle value the midfielder at up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/sport\/football\/article\/sandro-tonali-spurs-in-talks-for-midfielder-but-newcastle-want-100m-mw8zvfnqg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a3100 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Newcastle's Sandro Tonali\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/newcastle-s-sandro-tonali.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even so, Spurs appear willing to explore whether a deal can be struck.<\/p>\n<p>Landing Tonali would represent one of the biggest transfer statements Tottenham have made in years, with the Italian entering his prime and would instantly elevate the quality of De Zerbi&#8217;s midfield options.<\/p>\n<p>It would also send a powerful message to rivals across the Premier League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"tottenham-luka-vuskovic-price-tag-brighton-talks\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tottenham-luka-vuskovic-price-tag-brighton-talks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hamburg's Luka Vuskovic\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hamburg-s-luka-vuskovic.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hamburg-s-luka-vuskovic.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tottenham-luka-vuskovic-price-tag-brighton-talks\/\" title=\"Tottenham set clear Luka Vuskovic price tag with Brighton talks ongoing and exit wanted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tTottenham set clear Luka Vuskovic price tag with Brighton talks ongoing and exit wanted<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Spurs won&#8217;t let him go on the cheap.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/fabrizio-romano-tottenham-sandro-tonali-jan-paul-van-hecke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham provided Roberto De Zerbi with a major boost following their agreement to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. The Dutch defender is set to arrive in north London after Spurs reached a deal worth around \u00a352 million. Van Hecke follows Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi through the door as De Zerbi continues reshaping [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":248600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6808],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-248599","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248599"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248599\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}