Skip to content

Toby Alderweireld valuation between Man Utd and Tottenham remains far apart

Anthony Martial unlikely to join Spurs in any deal

Toby Alderweireld has one year left on his current contract, with an option for a further year
Image: Tottenham value Toby Alderweireld in excess of £50m, according to Sky sources

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur remain far apart in their valuation of a deal for Toby Alderweireld, according to Sky sources.

Sky Sports News understands United are interested in the Belgium international, with Spurs pricing the defender in excess of £50m.

The 29-year-old has one year left on his current contract, with an option for a one-year extension that includes a £25m release clause for next summer, but talks over a new deal have continued to stall.

The new season is here
The new season is here

Get Sky Sports' dedicated football channels for over 500 live games of football this season. Find out more.

At this stage, sources understand United forward Anthony Martial, who has told Jose Mourinho he wants to leave, is unlikely to end up at Spurs despite the club's long-standing interest in him, meaning United would need to meet the full asking price for Alderweireld.

However, United do not share Spurs' valuation of a player with a year left on his current contract.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen form the best defensive partnership in world football at Tottenham, according to Tony Gale

Any potential move for Alderweireld is expected to go to the final days of the window, which closes on August 9 for Premier League clubs.

Earlier this month, Alderweireld said his prolonged spell out of Tottenham's first-team last season was "unjustified", while he admitted he was still unsure about his future.

Also See:

Another potential outcome is that Alderweireld and Tottenham could yet agree terms on a new contract but that is looking increasingly unlikely, according to Sky sources.

Get MUTV for only £7 a month
Get MUTV for only £7 a month

Man Utd fans, watch every preseason game live on MUTV. Only £7 a month with no contract.

Jose Mourinho is looking to bolster his defensive options ahead of the new season. On Wednesday, Sky Sports News reported United have approached Leicester regarding England centre-back Harry Maguire.

MUTV is the only place to watch all of Manchester United's pre-season matches live, and hear first on new signings. Go to www.sky.com/mutv to find out more, or go to Sky channel 418 and press red.

Live FNF

Fantasy Football is back!
Fantasy Football is back!

Fantasy just got real. Pick your Sky Sports Fantasy Football team for free here.

Around Sky