Tottenham Hotspur have now sent in a bid for Jan Paul van Hecke as uncertainty in Cristian Romero’s future continues to grow.Tottenham Hotspur have surely been busy this summer as they continue work on their squad after a 17th-place finish for the second consecutive season. Last season, they avoided relegation by just two points.That dismal campaign has sparked a rebuild in the summer transfer window, with the Lewis Family promising significant investment in the first-team squad.Work has since begun in that regard, although cash is yet to be splashed, with soon-to-be free agents Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson set to join Tottenham once their contracts with Bournemouth and Liverpool expire at the end of this month. Spurs are also working on a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho as they look to strengthen their attack following a poor campaign in front of goal, where they managed just 48 goals in the Premier League, with only one player reaching double figures.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesTottenham make Jan Paul van Hecke bid as talks continueWork continues on improving the squad, and The Athletic has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have attempted to sign Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.Spurs Web has long reported on Tottenham’s interest in van Hecke amid the uncertainty surrounding Cristian Romero’s future.There is a strong possibility that the Spurs captain departs this summer, with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all keen on Romero. Spurs are now said to have submitted a bid for Van Hecke; however, the Seagulls rejected it after their valuation was not met.It is understood talks remain ongoing as both sides look to reach an agreement, with Van Hecke having a good relationship with Roberto De Zerbi. The pair worked together when De Zerbi was Brighton boss, with the defender playing a key role in the Italian’s second season as Seagulls boss.Spurs could already be preparing for life after Cristian RomeroVan Hecke is a right-footed centre-back whose style is very similar to Romero’s. The Dutchman is capable of progressing play from the back and carrying the ball into midfield.He also has experience on the international stage, having been capped 11 times by the Netherlands.Tottenham’s bid could well hint that the Argentine’s time in north London is now coming to an end. Spurs fans voiced frustrations over Romero last season, with many questioning his commitment to the club after reports claimed he was not going to be present for the Everton game.Van Hecke’s underlying numbers suggest he is capable of replacing Romero, with the Brighton defender outperforming the Argentine in several key possession metrics.Comparison of Jan Paul van Hecke and Cristian Romero’s percentile rankings from the 2025-26 season.PlayerPasses completedForward pass %Progressive passesPossession wonDefensive duel %Aerial duel %Progressive carriesMinutesJ. van Hecke (Brighton, 25)86.076.998.748.778.241.199.13583C. Romero (Tottenham Hotspur, 27)49.855.362.285.655.184.241.12059READ MORE: Roberto De Zerbi’s history tells us the exact player profiles he wants at Tottenham this summerThe post Tottenham have bid rejected for Micky Van de Ven's international teammate, talks are ongoing appeared first on Spurs Web.