Belgian centre-back Jan Vertonghen has claimed that a proposed move to Arsenal was "as close as it can get" to being completed before the 30-year-old decided to join Tottenham in 2012. Verthonghen claimed that his agent visited Spurs' north London rivals before deciding to move to White Hart Lane, insisting that it was a "gut feeling" to snub interest from the Gunners. Jan Vertonghen is the best defender in the league and it’s a crime he doesn’t get the recognition. — TottenhamTalk...
Source: 90min.com