Toby Alderweireld is hoping to join Manchester United before the transfer window closes, according to reports in Belgium.
Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new central defender before the window shuts on Thursday and United have been in discussions with several targets, including Barcelona’s Yerry Mina and Leicester City’s Harry Maguire.
But with Leicester demanding £75 million for Harry Maguire and a £35m deal for Mina collapsing over the weekend due to a disagreement over agent’s fees, United have been forced to look elsewhere.
According to HLN, Alderweireld ‘absolutely’ wants to leave Tottenham this summer and is hopeful that United can reach an agreement with Spurs. Spurs are demanding a £60 million fee for the Belgium international but face the prospect of selling him for £25m next summer when a clause is activated in his contract.
Tottenham also want Anthony Martial included as part of the deal but while Mourinho is happy for the France international to leave, Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, wants to keep the player at Old Trafford.
Spurs have offered Alderweireld a new contract but the 29-year-old has failed to reach an agreement. Should he join United, Alderweireld would be playing alongside his Belgium teammates Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini.
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