5 central defenders Manchester United must target this summer

#2 Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur)

Alderweireld has been a central figure at Spurs

While Harry Kane's prowess has been the primary reason for Spurs' resurgence, their defence has been equally brilliant. And a key figure in their back-line has been Toby Alderweireld.

The experienced Belgian was signed by Spurs from Atletico Madrid in 2015 after impressing at Southampton during a loan spell the year before. He has made over a hundred appearances for the club, forming a formidable partnership with Jan Vertonghen.

His current contract runs out in 2019 and he is reportedly stalling over a new deal. The player would bring in much-needed experience and leadership to United's current defence and will complement Eric Bailly well.

His market value is believed to be around £32 million and Spurs will be willing to cash in on him this summer rather than lose him on a free at the end of next season.

There are strong rumours that both Manchester United and Barcelona are interested in signing him this summer and if Mourinho can play the right cards, the defender could be his.

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