Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached an agreement over personal terms with Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
The club wants to strengthen defensively, and manager Roberto De Zerbi is eyeing a reunion with Van Hecke.
The 26-year-old Netherlands international is currently at the World Cup, and started their 2-2 draw against Japan at the weekend.
Scouts from clubs across Europe will be running the rule over Van Hecke, but he wants to join Tottenham.
Interest from other clubs in the defender has reportedly cooled due to the belief that he will join Spurs.
While Tottenham and Van Hecke have reached an agreement on a contract, the two clubs have to strike a deal over a transfer fee.
Brighton have already knocked back two bids from the Lilywhites for the Dutchman, but further talks are expected.
Spurs are set to sell Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero and will need a quality replacement.
Van Hecke fits the bill, having proven himself in the Premier League and under De Zerbi. They could be working together again in the coming weeks.
Tottenham have already added defensive duo Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi to their ranks for free, and more quality signings are on the cards.
The club needs a major squad rebuild this summer after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation last season.
They have resurrected interest in Savinho after his proposed move from Manchester City fell through last summer.
Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali is on their radar, but they want £100 million for him. Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are also in the race.
