Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the departure of centre-back Jan Vertonghen in the summer, by eyeing up Manchester United target Ezequiel Garay.
Garay has been a long standing target for United, and even had a deal in place to move to Old Trafford before Sir Alex Ferguson was replaced by David Moyes. But after a move to Zenit St. Petersburg fell through in January, the Argentine is almost certain to be on the market in the summer for either United or Spurs to grab.
Vertonghen has clearly indecated that he wants to play Champions League football next season, and with the chances of that at White Hart Land becoming increasingly unlikely, the 26 year old Belgian could be reunited with ex-Tottenham boss Andre Villas Boas in the summer- at Zenit.
Such a move would rule the Russian club out of contention for a move for Garay, and it is thought that once again United would emerge as favourites to sign the Benfica player. But reports suggest that Spurs are ready to hijack the attempt to sign him with an offer of their own.
By Ben Kelly
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