The Belgian stopper is tipped heavily to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer but the central defender has now claimed that he will not reject moving to the Serie A giants if an offer comes in.
Ajax Amsterdam central defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jan-Vertonghen-c17814, has admitted that he will not turn down a chance to join the Serie A giants, AC Milan, this summer.
The Belgian stopper, who has been playing for the Eredivisie champions since making his debut in the 2006/07 season, has been linked heavily with several top flight clubs across Europe.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in luring the 25-year-old away from Amsterdam Arena, with Lilywhites being the favourites to acquire his signature.
The highly-rated centre-back has reportedly agreed personal terms with the English Premier League outfit. In addition, the versatile defender has expressed his desire to join the Spurs ahead of the 2012/13 season. However, the
deal has hit a snag over the Amsterdammers asking price of 16.3 million Euros.
Vertonghen, who has represented the Eredivisie champions in well over 100 matches while adding his name to the score-sheet 22 times, has now revealed that he could move to San Siro this summer if a good offer comes in.
AC Milan CEO, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adriano-c3773 Galliani, heaped praise on the Belgian International during the group stages of the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League.
“I was struck by his words of appreciation after the game. His words made me blush. I like the Premier League, but if Milan call you, you cannot say no”, Vertonghen was quoted as saying to Italian media.
The centre-back, who arrived in Amsterdam from Belgian outfit Germinal Beerschot in the summer of 2006, has an ongoing contract that will keep him at Amsterdam Arena until 2013.
Reports indicate that the Amsterdammers management will not let go of the Belgian International for anything less than their asking price.
Milan are in the market to sign a quality centre-back, and Vertonghen would certainly prove to be a perfect addition to their squad.
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