Revealed: Tottenham's response as Inter make enquiry for Spurs star

29 ott 2019

Tottenham Hotspur have no intention of letting Jan Vertonghen leave in January. The Belgian defender, whose contract with the North London club is expiring next summer, is a target of Serie A side Inter Milan, as well as Manchester United. However, Spurs would, as per reports from The Guardian, rather see the player leave on a free next summer than let him go for a fee in January.

This is likely so that the Premier League side have enough time to source and sign a replacement, without rushing it and ending up with the wrong option. In January, however, Inter can, as a foreign club to Spurs, begin negotiating with Vertonghen in regards to signing a deal as a free agent in the summer of 2020.

The Nerazzurri management can offer the player a three-year deal, which may be enough to tempt him to leave England behind in favour of Italy. Spurs may still offer a contract to their Belgian defender but, for now, he will remain with the club as they aim to pursue a place in the top four of the Premier League.

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