Arsenal Rumours: Spuds looking to pip Arsenal and sign Vertonghen

After recent reports claiming Arsenal’s next big target to be Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, it has now been claimed by The Daily Mail that Tottenham have opened talks with the Belgian.
There has been many reports linking the Spuds with Vertonghen, where Tottenham scouts watched the defender play Manchester United earlier this year.
It was thought that the lure of former team-mate Thomas Vermaelen could bring the Ajax defender to the Emirates, but reports from The Sun are suggesting that Vertonghen has his eyes set on a move to White Hart Lane.
While Tottenham interest looks concrete, it is still unclear whether Arsene Wenger is seriously interested in buying the player considering the number of centre-backs already at his disposal.
At any rate, if both clubs are going for the Belgia...