Summer Transfer Window: Tottenham Reach an Argeement for Ajax's Jan Vertonghen

Centre-back Jan Vertonghen is close to finalising a permanent move to Tottenham, according to the BBC.

One of the original transfer sagas of this year's transfer window is set to draw to a close, with the Spurs agreeing to an undisclosed fee for the player. The amount paid could be around the £12 million mark, as that's what the Dutch giants were holding out for.

The Belgian, who was awarded the 2011-2012 Dutch Player of the Year award, will bring Tottenham some much-needed cover, as King and Nelsen are not longer at the club. The 6'2", 79-kg defender is good in the air and possesses a decent turn of pace. He made 220 appearances for Ajax, and scored 10 goals for them last year.

A statement on the club's official website reads:

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We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Jan Vertonghen, subject to a medical. The 2011/12 campaign was the Belgium international's most successful season to date—being named Ajax captain at the start and going on to lead the Dutch side to their second straight league title.

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Vertonghen joins Sigurdsson as the second big-money signing for Tottenham. The team are sending signals of intent with their transfer business so far, and there are indications that they are far from finished.