Vertonghen rejected Arsenal midfield job

Jan Vertonghen turned down a move to Arsenal after hearing Arsene Wenger wanted to deploy him in midfield, the Tottenham player has revealed.

Vertonghen joined Spurs from Ajax this summer and has gone on to become a fans’ favourite after a series of excellent displays for Andre Villas-Boas’ team.

The Belgian started his White Hart Lane career as a centre-back but soon moved over to left-back — the position he plays in for his country — after an injury to Benoit Assou-Ekotto.