# Tottenham Hotspur are set to face competition from Newcastle United for the signing of a highly-rated Premier League defender.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · Yardbarker*

## Key points

- Tottenham have held close talks with Marcos Senesi's representatives for a potential free transfer.
- Romero is expected to leave Tottenham regardless of the club's end-of-season status.
- Jan Paul van Hecke has entered the final year of his contract with Brighton.
- Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

**Companies:** Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Brighton and Hove Albion
**Countries:** United Kingdom

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