Alderweireld's contract runs out in 2020 and talks over a new one have dragged, with the defender linked with United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid amid reports that a £25m release clause can be activated next summer.

The Independent says that "there is currently an impasse," with Barcelona set to make a bid if new terms cannot be agreed.

Part of the reason for that impasse is that Alderweireld's representatives want a deal "close to Virgil van Dijk's reported £180,000-a-week wage at Liverpool."

Meanwhile, reports linking Spurs with Fulham prospect Ryan Sessegnon have surfaced again, with the Telegraph saying they are ready to pay around £35m.

However, it adds that the Championship high-fliers "will fight to keep Sessegnon if they are promoted, and already value the 17-year-old at closer to £50m."

Although United have been credited with an interest in the England Under-19 international, Spurs feel they are "at the front of the queue."