TOTTENHAM fans are convinced Jan Vertonghen will extend his stay at the club following his video celebrating Toby Alderweireld’s new deal today.
Vertonghen’s deal runs out in the summer and the club are hoping he will follow in the footsteps of his compatriot and extend his contract.
Jan Vertonghen scored the late winner at Wolves last weekCredit: AP:Associated Press
It was reported that the 32-year-old is keen to pen a new deal following the appointment of Jose Mourinho.
The Belgian defender has been at Spurs since 2012 and has been rumoured to leave the club on numerous occasions but the arrival of Mourinho could be enough to tempt him to stay.
Spurs snatched a last-minute winner against Wolves last week thanks to Vertonghen’s goal which reiterated his importance to the side.
Vertonghen has been a key figure in the Tottenham side since his move from Ajax seven years ago but has been reluctant to extend his stay until now.
Roma and Bayer Leverkusen have been keeping tabs on the Spurs man but Vertonghen wants to stay put, according to Sky Sports News.
However, formal discussions are yet to take place between chairman Daniel Levy and Vertonghen’s representatives.
Alderweireld’s new deal, which was announced this morning, has given the Tottenham fans hope that Vertonghen will do the same as Mourinho looks to rebuild his side over the next two transfer windows.
Vertonghen and Alderweireld are not the only Spurs players to be linked with moves away in recent months.
Midfielder Christian Eriksen looks set to leave the club in the near future after reports claimed he has snubbed a new deal.
Eriksen, whose contract expires in the summer, has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Levy insists they are “not scared” to sell to their rivals but have no plans to do so in the January transfer window.
Toby Alderweireld signs new Tottenham contract
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
