<p><strong>Arsenal have been given a massive boost in their hunt for Belgian international Vertonghen, as the Ajax player has admitted that he would like to move to the Emirates.</strong></p>
<p>The twenty four year old defender has been one of the most talked about players this season, as the has been producing some very impressive displays for Ajax.</p>
<p>As a result, he has been targeted by some of the top teams in Europe, but the way things are shaping up, he could just end up making a move to the North London club ahead of the other teams that are looking to land him.</p>
<p>When talking about the team and just how good they really are, the Belgian is reported to have said: “Arsenal are a magnificent club and I hear a lot of good things about English football. If a club of Arsenal’s calibre can reach an agreement with Ajax,
then I will gladly go over”</p>
<p> “I have instructed my agent carefully.</p>
<p>“He knows which clubs I want to join, and Arsenal are one of them.”</p>
<p>Many believe that Thomas Vermaelen could play a key role in helping the defender make the move to the Emirates. Both of them are team mates on the international stage and they have also played together at Ajax in the past.</p>
<p>Vertonghen added: “I haven’t signed anything with them yet.</p>
<p>“But I went to watch them against Milan, together with my Ajax team-mate Siem de Jong, after [Thomas] Vermaelen invited us."</p>
<p>At the moment, the Gunners aren’t in any real need to sign more defenders. However, should an opportunity arise to land the talented centre back, Arsene Wenger is more than likely to jump at the opportunity, as he looks to make a move for him.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, it is now going to be a wait till the end of the current season to see just what players the North London club are going to end up pursuing, as they look to end their trophy less run, this coming season.</p>
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