The 25-year-old has established himself as the partner of captain Lewis Dunk at the centre of Brighton’s defence, making 35 league appearances last season.
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According to TEAMtalk, his fine performances have caught the attention of Premier League trio Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle.
It’s understood that Van Hecke may eventually push for a move away from Fabian Hurzeler’s side in pursuit of Champions League football.
Van Hecke is under contract at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2027 with talks over a new deal yet to get underway.