Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler called on 25-year-old Dutch international Jan Paul van Hecke to commit his future to the club beyond 2027, amid concerns about a potential exit for the centre-back. Hurzeler told The Argus that he hopes Van Hecke has a long and bright future at Brighton. Van Hecke, who joined Brighton in September 2020, has made 14 appearances and scored 3 goals in the Premier League this season. The defender has been capped 8 times for the Netherlands. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €35.00m. Van Hecke has been linked with several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Newcastle United.