"Nearing agreement with Belgian national team defender Vertonghen" © EuroFootball.com

London's neighbor should be joined by Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen in the near future.

It is said that about 11 million euros will be paid for the Belgian national team's midfielder.

"My priority is Tottenham," said 25-year-old Vertonghen. "I feel that this could be my club, and this factor is important to me. I have already received an offer and I want to settle all the formalities as soon as possible. In addition, Tottenham said that I am the only candidate - which is really nice."

Vertonghen made his debut in the main Ajax team in 2006. He is a graduate of the club's famous youth academy.