Jan Vertonghen urged to join Spurs by teammate

Ajax central defender Jan Vertonghen has been urged to join Tottenham Hotspur by his teammate Toby Alderweireld.

Vertonghen has been attracting the interest of a number of clubs this season and Harry Redknapp's side have been strongly linked with a summer move for the 24-year-old.

After impressing in the Eredivisie during this campaign, fellow Ajax defender Alderweireld has claimed that White Hart Lane would be an ideal destination for Vertonghen.

Alderwiereld told Voetbal International: "Tottenham Hotspur would be a good club for him.

"They compete at the top and in a beautiful league and also he would have a good chance to be a starting player."

Spurs are currently third in the Premier League.