The contract situation surrounding Toby Alderweireld is still unclear. The Belgian is contracted as a Spurs player until 2018 but we have not yet agreed on a new deal to extend his tenure in London and this has seen a number of clubs keeping an eye out for the defender.
Now a report from the Daily Mirror claims that Real Madrid are willing to put in the big bucks for the 28-year-old and will look to beat a number of top sides for the central defender. Alderweireld is also wanted by a host of Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea but we do have one more year on our hands, thanks to a stipulation in his deal.
The Belgian’s contract can be extended by another year and can keep him until 2019, however, he would be paid the same amount as he earns now, despite him wanting a bigger weekly wage. Alderweireld wants to earn close to £150,000-a-week, which would make him the highest earner at the club. However, that has been a major issue for Daniel Levy and the team as they just cannot crack this deal.
Should we extend his contract until 2019, he would be able to leave for just £25million. We could be looking to sell him in the summer as the contract impasse just does not seem to be clearing up and it will be interesting to see just how it goes in the summer.
A Big Loss For Tottenham On The Way
Alderweireld is one of the best defenders in the world and losing him on the cheap would be a major loss for us in the grand scheme of things. We have one of the best centre-back pairings in Jan Vertonghen and Alderweireld, and losing either of them would also affect our chances of doing well.
Davinson Sanchez seems like a quality buy but he still needs time to develop and working under both Alderweireld and Vertonghen would be the best for him.
This situation is alarming as we are not looking to extend the deal for one of our most crucial players. Losing Alderweireld for a few thousand pounds a week might be a precursor of things to come and if we do lose out on Aldy, it’d be difficult to replace him.
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It is pure insanity if Spurs loose Alderweireld, as much as I do not agree with crazy wages. But given that Spurs’ wage structure is nowhere near other top clubs, I think 150k a week is reasonable for players such as Toby, Kane, Erikseen, Lloris, Vertonghen, and Dembele. They players love playing for Spurs and thus I believe they should be paid accordingly which is still way below what other big clubs are willing to pay, and it would be crazy to loose these players just to be stubborn. If we want to compete on the big stage well then at least raise the wage structure a wee bit. C.O.Y.S.
If Kane is paid £110k, why should Alderweireld be paid £150k?
I don’t think we’re “loosing” players, mate. Wage structure will change going into new stadium, hopefully with CL football (maybe with a Cup in our hands, too). As good as Toby is, Berby, Carrick, Modric and Bale all left. Guys like Gazza and Hoddle left in the past. The club has always been bigger than any individual. If we want him, we’ll make a fair offer. Then again, there are doubts on his fitness with two injuries the last two season…we don’t know the severity of what happened. And in buying Foyth and Sanchez, we are looking to the future. Super Jan can’t last forever. Trust in Poch/Levy…they won’t “loose” their minds…COYMFS!
Agreed. But with all his performance bonuses, Golden Boot awards and goals, England appearances, Harry is making closer to £200K or more…
Well said my friend.