Chelsea have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld in recent weeks but are set to face a whole host of competition for the Belgian’s signature.
According to a report from the Independent, La Liga giants Barcelona are also keeping tabs on the defender’s situation with Spurs, with his contract talks appearing to have reached an impasse with the club.
Alderweireld has proven over the years that he is a hugely capable defender and has established himself as a crucial player for Spurs. However, it’s been claimed that Mauricio Pochettino’s club are unwilling to meet the former Atletico Madrid man’s wage demands.
Although Daniel Levy is reluctant to sell Alderweireld, and even more so to a Premier League rival, he could be forced into a decision. The player is claimed to have a release clause of £25m ahead of the 2019 summer transfer window, which may prompt the Spurs chairman into cutting his losses.
Alderweireld is sure to be courted by a number of clubs this summer if Spurs continue to refuse his financial demands. Manchester United are also being cited with interest in the ex-Southampton loanee.
