Spurs fans on Twitter have been reacting to the reported news that former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is trying to convince Jan Vertonghen to join him at Inter.
According to Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Ricky Sacks), the Belgian striker could try and persuade the defender to join him in Serie A. Antonio Conte’s side have been linked in the past with a move for the 33-year-old, whose contract with Spurs is set to expire this summer.
Despite featuring 19 times in the Premier League this season, averaging a solid 6.85 rating (per WhoScored), it still seems as if the former Ajax man will depart the Lilywhites this summer. It will be interesting to see if he joins up with Lukaku and former Spurs teammate Christian Eriksen at the San Siro ahead of next season.
What would you do with Vertonghen?
Keep him
Let him leave
Reaction from Spurs fans to the latest report on Vertonghen can be seen in the tweets below.
Would be a good move for him, Italians are known for prolonging careers. A slower league as well as more rigid and organised will make up for his lost pace, good luck to him.
— THFC-Tom (@tom_thfc) May 16, 2020
Would be a good move for Jan.. would prefer him at Ajax though
— StevieWonder (@WideDutchman) May 16, 2020
I’m sure Eriksen would be thrilled..
— Tim Innes (@TimInnes6) May 16, 2020
I hate this image. Breaks my heart every time I see it.
— Aaron Pitters (@aaronpitters) May 16, 2020
Joining Inter could be good for him.
premier league requires speed which he doesn’t have— msnsjziziiis (@mgmgmmgmgmgmmg) May 16, 2020
He could play another 3-4 years in that league , best of luck to him
— Daniel Chambers (@X_Amsterdan_X) May 16, 2020
Most of these Spurs fans wanted to wish Vertonghen luck with his potential next move.
What do we think?
It will be interesting to see if the current viral outbreak impacts Spurs’ decision on Vertonghen, as they may want to keep the Belgian ahead of next season if they can’t bring anyone else in, but this report suggests that Inter remains a viable option for the 33-year-old.