Roma have accelerated in the race to sign Inter linked Jan Vertonghen in the summer, when the Belgium will be a free agent, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.
The report details how the Giallorossi were keen to permanently sign Manchester United owned midfielder Chris Smalling, but the Red Devils asked for €25 million, a figure that’s far too high for the cash strapped Roman club. Due to this, Roma have resumed talks with the 33-year-old Vertonghen, who will be a free agent when his contract expires with Tottenham at the end of this month.
Vertonghen was offered to Inter, Roma and Napoli, the report continues, but the Giallorossi pulled away as they thought they’d be able to sign Smalling. The Nerazzurri are also interested in the player, but haven’t submitted an offer yet to him.
The 33-year-old Belgian has made 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 2151 minutes. In that time, he has scored two goals and provided one assist.
