Wishlist Jan Vertonghen

[Hamilton 2,118]

In some Belgian media there are some reports that Cfc are looking in to Jan Vertonghen. He allready has interest from Arsenal and Tottenham. Any English media talking about this?

[Sheva. 5,373]

Only seen this on the Daily Fail

"One target already identified is Ajax centre back Jan Vertonghen. Chelsea scouts have watched the Belgium star several times this season, including in last week's Champions League defeat by Real Madrid in Amsterdam"

[themightyblue 443]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2074449/Fernando-Torres-sale-says-Andre-Villas-Boas.html

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http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/chelsea-keen-ajax-defender-vertonghen-2555921

Do you or anybody else no a lot about him?

[Hamilton 2,118]

Great defender with good heading and passing skills, can easily play also in midfield, good shot and free kick. Good pace and stamina to..

A top 10 of goals last season

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[imlukaku 13]

He is a CB but can also play as LB and DM , you can use him for 3 positions. At Belgian national team he moslty plays LB because of the huge competition in the center (Kompany , Vermaelen , Van Buyten and Lombaerts).

But at ajax he always plays at CB. He is pretty good and is captain of ajax and still only 24. But this season he has had some bad games aswell , but he was always very good in the Champions league games (I think he doens't have many motivation for eredivise games anymore , it's time for step higher)

But I heard he already has an oral agreement with tottenham.

[Atholy 1,293]

Vertonghen is a great defender. Yet I don't see him playing for Cheslea.

He's rock solid at the back but not as good (yet?) as Kompany or Vermaelen. He also tend to make his usual mistakes every once in a while.

He has an amazing powerful left foot => scores a lot from freekicks. And a great header => scores a lot on corners.

It is said he should play in the midfield because playing as a defender hasn't enough challenge for him.

I reckon all the above is correct when you watch him playing at Ajax & in the Dutch League.

But I don't think he's good enough to play on top level every week though.

I think it's better for him to go to Tottenham first. If he proves he's worth the level... we can consider buying him.

[Hd123 5]

Tottenham buy him for 5-15m

We buy him for 30-40m

[CHOULO19 24,332]

This is exactly the kind of signing I expect AVB to make. An under-rated player that will cost less but deliver more. Personally I'd take him over Cahil anyday.

[termninja 5,290]

I am surprised how underrated Vertonghen is in the Europe. It's like no one really pays attention to him. He would be a nice signing, but I would rather see Bruma or Rajko back.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

If AvB signs him then i trust his opinion, the signings he has made so far have been brilliant for us, Raul, Mata and Romeu - Lukaku needs more time to get into our style but otherwise, brilliant judgement on players.

[KingEssien 127]

Shall we just buy the whole Belgium team?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Shall we just buy the whole Belgium team?

If they all suite what our club needs, then yes.

[chrismada9 1,948]

I would rather see Bruma or Rajko back.

Same here... only problem as far as Bruma is concerned, is that he doesn't want to return to us... he wants to stay at Hamburg

as for Vertonghen.. if he can be as well known as Vermaelen over here, he would be a massive aquisition.. I don't see him playing for us though sadly.

[Atholy 1,293]

Shall we just buy the whole Belgium team?

With Courtois in goal & Lukaku as a striker, we only need a good defender (Vertonghen? although Kompany would be the dream!) and a winger (Hazard or Debruyne)!

=> this means a belgian international in every line of the pitch !

[Kojo 4,676]

Isn't he the Ajax defender?, if he is then i've heard good things about him, but i've never seen him play or anything so i can't judge.

[Atholy 1,293]

Isn't he the Ajax defender?, if he is then i've heard good things about him, but i've never seen him play or anything so i can't judge.

He's indeed the Ajax defender. Together with former Ajax captian Thomas Vermaelen he was part of the rock solid central back duo in seasons 2007-2008 & 2008-2009. When Vermaelen went to Arsenal, Vertonghen became the Ajax captain (also at very young age) and now he replaces Vermaelen as the leader on the pitch and has another solid young belgian central defender next to him=> Toby Alderweireld.

[Kojo 4,676]

He's indeed the Ajax defender. Together with former Ajax captian Thomas Vermaelen he was part of the rock solid central back duo in seasons 2007-2008 & 2008-2009. When Vermaelen went to Arsenal, Vertonghen became the Ajax captain (also at very young age) and now he replaces Vermaelen as the leader on the pitch and has another solid young belgian central defender next to him=> Toby Alderweireld.

All i can say is something has happened to Belgium, 18-24 years ago, half of the belgium population gave birth to talented footballers. But still we are in need of a centre back and if he's as good as i've heard and not to expensive, then why the hell not.

[Atholy 1,293]

All i can say is something has happened to Belgium, 18-24 years ago, half of the belgium population gave birth to talented footballers. But still we are in need of a centre back and if he's as good as i've heard and not to expensive, then why the hell not.

Unfortunately I'm 29 years old... So I'm not part of our golden generation !

But indeed we have a lot of talented players these days! And a lot more to follow, I can tell you that!! I will pass through names & info as soon as I discover someone new!

on topic: Vertonghen surely could be a more than decent CB for us! And like you said... we will probably not pay more than 10 Million!

The only two obstacles to bring him in are Tottenham and Arsenal! But I'm sure something can be arranged :chelsea2:!