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Tottenham Hotspur Targets Brighton Trio for Summer Transfers

Tottenham Hotspur is pursuing three players from Brighton & Hove Albion as part of squad changes under new management. Additional options from other clubs are also under consideration.

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Tottenham Hotspur Targets Brighton Trio for Summer Transfersespn.co.uk
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The club is also examining Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, Andy Robertson from Liverpool and James Trafford from Manchester City. John Stones is listed as a further option if primary targets become unavailable.

Negotiations secured the current manager in April to help maintain the club's Premier League status. The manager seeks players familiar with his preferred style of play. The club intends to recruit a new goalkeeper despite recent performances by Antonin Kinsky.

Senesi are viewed as centre-back options.

Luka Vuskovic is expected to sign a contract extension before returning on loan to Hamburg, where he recorded six goals and a 69.1 per cent duel success rate this season. Micky van de Ven has expressed a desire to remain. Stones would receive greater consideration if earlier targets are not secured, while sustained interest continues in Robertson.

Key Facts

Three Brighton targets
Baleba, van Hecke and Verbruggen identified
Baleba valuation
Brighton reportedly seeking over £100 million
Vuskovic stats
Six goals, 69.1 per cent duel success rate

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. April

    Manager appointment secured to help retain Premier League status.

    1 source@Independent
  2. Current season

    Luka Vuskovic recorded six goals and 69.1 per cent duel success rate at Hamburg.

    1 source@Independent

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Tottenham may need to pursue alternative targets if Brighton demands exceed budget.

  2. 02

    Brighton could receive substantial transfer income if Baleba departs.

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
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