Football transfer news: Jan Vertonghen tipped to join Man United by ex-Spurs midfielder

Tottenham legend Jermaine Jenas has claimed that it would make sense for Man United to sign free nt Jan Vertonghen in summer. Having qualified for Champions League, Man United are on  lookout for reinforcements and Jenas believes snapping up Jan Vertonghen on a free transfer would be 'ideal' for Red Devils. Vertonghen confirmed his departure from Tottenham on social media in a heartfelt post on Monday, after his final outing for club in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on final day of 2019-20 season.

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Premier League transfer news: Jan Vertonghen free nt

Tottenham opted against offering Jan Vertonghen a new contract which led to Belgian's eight-year spell in rth London coming to an end. Due to 'Vertonghen free nt' tag, a number of top clubs in Europe are w keen on securing services of  33-year-old. Former Spurs star Jermaine Jenas believes Man United should be among clubs interested in snapping up Vertonghen as a free nt. 

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Man United transfer news: Jan Vertonghen transfer to Man United?

English football pundit Jermaine Jenas spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live and said: "Jan Vertonghen is best free transfer centre-back available in market". Jenas went on to claim that a Jan Vertonghen transfer to Man United could potentially change things drastically for 20-time English champions. "Alongside Harry Maguire in heart of United's defence, ball-playing Jan Vertonghen could transform Red Devils' backline.", he added. 

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Vertonghen failed to establish himself as a regular under Jose Mourinho this season. versatile defender mand only 23 appearances in his final season with Spurs. Vertonghen made over 300 appearances for Tottenham since signing from Ajax in 2012 and helped club reach  UCL final last season. 

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Football transfer news: Man United transfer news 

Although Man United will likely be monitoring Vertonghen's situation as a free nt, Solskjaer has been adamant on bolstering his attacking line first. Red Devils have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho but Bundesliga side recently rejected a £90m (€98m) offer for 20-year-old. Dortmund are reportedly holding out for a reported €120m (£110m) to part ways with Sancho. 

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