Arsenal eyeing up move for highly-rated Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen

22 September 2010 08:42
On the radar: Jan Vertonghen is wanted by Arsenal[LNB]Arsenal are plotting a move for Ajax's highly-rated defender Jan Vertonghen.[LNB]Manager Arsene Wenger is monitoring the Belgium international's progress in Amsterdam and the Gunners have had representatives at Martin Jol side's last three games.[LNB]The 23-year-old has partnered current Arsenal star Thomas Vermaelen in central defence for Ajax and Belgium and Wenger wants the duo to team up at the Emirates.[LNB]But the Arsenal boss will face stiff competition for Vertonghen - who can also play in midfield - with scouts from Barcelona and Juventus understood to have watched the Ajax star.[LNB]Vertonghen is under contract until 2013 but Ajax have recently been forced to sell players to balance the books.[LNB] Tottenham 1 Arsenal 4 (aet): Nasri at the double as Gunners rip rivalsArsenal boss Wenger admits fears over defender Gibbs's foot injury Wenger banned for Spurs clash and fined £8,000 after rant at fourth official[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail