Jan Vertonghen 'stalling' on new Tottenham Hotspur deal?

Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on September 26, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
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Jan Vertonghen is said to be "stalling" on signing a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen is reportedly "stalling" on signing a new contract with the club amid a rumoured fallout with manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The 29-year-old centre-back is thought to have agreed a deal in principle with Spurs to extend his stay in North London but according to ESPN, he is yet to put pen to paper to make it official.

The Belgian reportedly had "a frank exchange of views" with Pochettino in the wake of Spurs' Champions League defeat to AS Monaco last month after the manager accused some of his players of lacking "passion".

Despite the disagreement, Vertonghen is said to be happy living in London and is expected to commit to the new deal soon, following the likes of Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli in agreeing fresh contracts in recent months.

Vertonghen has racked up 124 appearances since joining Spurs from Ajax in 2012.

Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur on March 2, 2016
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