Jan Vertonghen has repeatedly been linked with Serie A clubs in recent months, and there’s seemed more to it than many rumours.
The player’s agents have reportedly been offering the defender around clubs in Italy, which makes sense given his Tottenham contract expires this summer.
Inter Milan have been linked repeatedly, and AS Roma are thought to be keen as they struggle to find the money to sign Chris Smalling permanently from Manchester United.
Calciomercato now report Serie A sides will face competition from Spain, where ‘especially’ Valencia and Real Betis are keen.
The finances of a deal would likely be difficult for both clubs, especially this summer. Vertonghen will naturally be looking for a big signing on fee and higher wages than he currently picks up at Tottenham.
It’s unlikely Betis or Valencia can offer that, and the more attractive tax situation in Italy, for people moving to the country, is likely partly behind his agents looking in that direction.
