Inter Milan 'leading race for Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen'

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Inter Milan are at the front of the queue for Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen, according to a report.

The Belgian centre-back is due to become a free agent at the end of the season after so far failing to agree fresh terms with Spurs.

Serie A trio Napoli, Roma and Inter are all believed to be interested in snapping up the experienced defender, who has spent the past eight years in North London after signing from Ajax.

Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Inter are the team leading the way for Vertonghen's signature.

Antonio Conte's side signed Christian Eriksen from Spurs in January and are rumoured to be willing to offload Diego Godin to make room for Vertonghen's arrival.