Brighton’s refusal to sell on the cheap is also a signal of intent to their Premier League rivals. With Liverpool and Newcastle also reportedly monitoring Van Hecke, the Seagulls are in no rush to lose a player who has become a Dutch international since his £2m move from NAC Breda in 2020. Barber noted that maintaining a blend of young talent and veteran leadership is essential for the club’s continued hierarchy-climbing.
Summarising the club’s stance, Barber added: “We want to go as deep in that competition as we can, while also doing well in the Premier League. To do that, we need to make sure Fabian’s got the best possible squad and we’ve got the right balance between the young players that typically we like to bring in and develop, and the more experienced players like Pascal Gross and others, who can actually help us progress in all of the competitions that we’re in. As always, it’s a balancing act, and hopefully this summer we can work hard to pull it off again.”
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