- Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham
- They will face competition from Manchester United for the signing of the Belgian
Spanish giants Barcelona are said to be eyeing a summer move for Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld who currently plays for Premier League club Tottenham.
The 28-year-old player is under contract at Spurs till the year 2020, but he is stalling on signing fresh terms as he demands wages of around £180,000 a week.
According to the report by Daily Mail, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is tempted to move for the Belgian who is also wanted by Manchester United in the summer to bolster his defense.
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho is said to have told the club that he wants Toby Alderweireld to be part of his squad next season.
But Tottenham are under no obligation to sell due to Alderweireld's contract but their resolve could be tested as he has a clause which means he can leave for £25 million in the summer of 2019.
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Previously, NAIJ.com had reported how Argentine football star Lionel Messi is said to be aware of Manchester United's interest to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti at the end of the season.
Manchester United are planning to spend big in the summer as the Red Devils' coach Jose Mourinho has made a list of some players he wants.
Frenchman Samuel Umtiti is among the players Manchester United are planning to sign at the end of the season as Mourinho wants to boost his defense.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Tuesday, 27 February 2018