There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld’s future and as per a report from Daily Star, it looks like the Belgian is set for an exit this summer.
The report claims Mauricio Pochettino has given the nod for Alderweireld to move and the player is expected to join Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old is rightfully regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League and losing him will come as a major blow for us.
Though we have the solid Davinson Sanchez and Jan Vertonghen as options in that area, it will be important for our gaffer to seek reinforcements this summer.
Nevertheless, this deal will hand us a good amount of money, which we will be able to use to fund upcoming transfers. As expected, our fans on Twitter had a lot to say about this. Here are some of the best reactions to the news:
Will never understand nor accept any transfer in which strengthens a direct Premier Leage rival and weakens us.
However if Alderweireld wants to leave and will only go to Man Utd the only way this deal is even tolerable is if Martial + funds are coming back our way.#THFC #COYS
— Ricky Sacks 🎙 (@RickySacks) May 23, 2018
Selling Toby Alderweireld to Man United without getting a player in return would be a real tough one for #THFC fans to stomach, and that includes the most pro Daniel Levy supporters.#COYS
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) May 23, 2018
Spurs value Alderweireld at around £45m.
United value Martial at around £45m.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 👀#THFC #COYS
— Joey Dalziel (@JoeyDalziel) May 20, 2018
£150m for Alderweireld, Alli and Eriksen. Did Collymore find an abandoned DeLorean and take us back 5-6 years or something?
— Andrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) May 28, 2018
Selling Toby Alderweireld to Man Utd. This club never learns
— Harry C 🎙 (@HazSpur92) May 23, 2018
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