It is reported that Jan Paul van Hecke is prepared to leave Fabian Hurzeler’s side this summer. It is also reported that Chelsea are interested in signing a new first-choice partner for Levi Colwill this summer. Data analytics experts SciSports believe that Van Hecke has the potential to become a key player for Chelsea if he joins the Blues this summer.

According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Chelsea are looking for a defender who is physical to play alongside Levi Colwill and consider Jan Paul van Hecke a candidate for that position.

Amid reported targeting by Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion have expressed interest in retaining Jan Paul van Hecke. Manager Fabian Hürzeler stated in a press conference that he would love to continue working with him because they have a really good relationship. The decision regarding his future will be made by Jan Paul van Hecke and may be made before his probable departure to North America with the Netherlands this summer for the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea are interested in Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke and are considering him for this summer. Sources have confirmed the interest. A potential complication is that Van Hecke had a number of training ground altercations with Joao Pedro when they were both at Brighton, and it is unclear if that would prevent a move to Chelsea for Van Hecke.