Manchester United have been interested in the Belgium international, but according to some sources, Tottenham Hotsppur and Man United are still remaining apart in their valuation of a deal for Alderweireld. The Spurs are pricing the defender in excess of £50m. The Belgian representative has one year left on his current contract, but he has an option of a one-year extension that includes a £25m release clause for next summer. The thing is that the talks over a new possible deal have continued to stall.
The sources have understood that at this stage Anthony Martial, the Man United forward told his coach, Jose Mourinho, he wants to leave. The Spurs, on the other hand, have a long-standing interest in him, so it’s unlikely for him to end up in the club. But that would mean United would need to meet the full asking price for the Belgian player.
If this transfer happens Alderweireld is expected to go to the final days of the window, which closes for Premier League clubs on August 9.
Alderweireld admitted that he was still unsure about his future earlier this month by adding that his prolonged spell out of Tottenham’s first-team last season was unjustified. It has been said that still Tottenham and Alderweireld could yet agree to terms on a new contract but this is already looking increasingly unlikely as another potential outcome.
Ahead of the new season, Jose Mourinho is looking to bolster his defensive options, so according to some news it has been reported that United have approached Leicester regarding the centre-back Harry Maguire from England.