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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs offer Pochettino favourite a new extension ahead of Premier League restart"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Opinion"
published: "2020-06-04T09:50:51Z"
modified: "2020-06-04T09:50:51Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs offer Pochettino favourite a new extension ahead of Premier League restart

**Tottenham Hotspur have offered Jan Vertonghen a new contract extension, according to [Het Nieuwsblad](https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200602_04978876) via [@Daily\_Hotspur](https://twitter.com/Daily_Hotspur/status/1268189905966051329).**

[The Belgian outlet](https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200602_04978876) claims Spurs have offered Vertonghen a one-month-extension until the end of July. His current contract is set to expire in [June](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jan-vertonghen/profil/spieler/43250), but the new terms would allow him to finish the season.

[BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52833725) reported last month that clubs have agreed to finish the campaign by July 25. However, there is room for manoeuvre, in light of the unprecedented circumstances.

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The Belgium international was a favourite of former boss [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/eingesetzteSpieler/trainer/9044), although he has [fallen out of favour](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1284536/Tottenham-news-Jan-Vertonghen-transfer-Jose-Mourinho-contract) with his successor Jose Mourinho, and it seems he is ready to leave north London in the summer.

Despite [initial reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-fans-back-mourinho-decision-vertonghen-contract-talks/) suggesting Mourinho has ended talks with Vertonghen’s representatives, it appears the Lilywhites are prepared to extend the Belgian’s deal.

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However, the wantaway veteran is weighing up his options, and he has recieved a lucrative offer from [Real Betis](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-fans-react-to-jan-vertonghens-link-to-real-betis/), amid interest from ex-Chelsea and now Inter manager Antonio Conte, who is keen to bring the defender to the [San Siro](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1289271/Tottenham-news-Jan-Vertonghen-transfer-exit-contract-talks-Jose-Mourinho-Premier-League).

Although the 33-year-old has been a loyal servant of the club over the years, it is fair to say he has [struggled for form](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10904085/jan-vertonghen-crying-video-tears-tottenham-southampton/) this season, as he was [hauled off](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10904085/jan-vertonghen-crying-video-tears-tottenham-southampton/) early on in the second half during the 3-2 win over Southampton in the FA Cup after making several major mistakes.

It is clear he is below the likes of Davinson Sanchez and Japhet Tanganga in the [pecking order](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1284536/Tottenham-news-Jan-Vertonghen-transfer-Jose-Mourinho-contract), and he is widely expected to depart Tottenham in the [summer](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/tottenham-already-next-no-5-18349314).

Moreover, Vertonghen will certainly want to protect his own interests, and [he may want to avoid](https://www.football365.com/news/jan-vertonghen-spurs-new-contract-wants-transfer) picking up an injury that could ward off potential suitors.

***Tottenham fans, do you think Jan Vertonghen should be allowed to leave for free? Let us know down below!***