Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Scotland defender Andy Robertson has already signed from Liverpool, with Argentinian centre-half Marcos Senesi agreeing a move from Bournemouth. The arrivals of Van Hecke and Senesi will leave Roberto de Zerbi with a wealth of central defensive options.
Brighton have no immediate plans to make a fresh offer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic. The revelation Brighton have agreed a £52m deal with Tottenham for Jan Paul van Hecke to move to north London sparked suggestions of a renewed attempt to sign Vuskovic, the 19-year-old who will be part of Croatia's squad to face England on Wednesday. Vuskovic is viewed as one of the most highly rated young players in Europe and Brighton have already had a £30m offer rejected for him.
It was just under two years ago when Curtis Jones spoke during Liverpool's pre-season tour in the United States about how working with Arne Slot was probably the happiest he had been in terms of a style of play. Liverpool certainly do not want to lose the only Scouser in their first team, but if Jones wants out and a suitable offer in the range of £35m is made, the understanding is they will not stand in his way.
New Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is optimistic about the future and wants to bring "winning and exciting" football to Old Trafford. Carrick was given a two-year contract to take charge at United after doing an outstanding job after being appointed as interim boss following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in January. United have qualified for the Champions League after a two-year absence and fans are looking forward to Friday's release of next season's Premier League fixtures with confidence.
