Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils odds-on to sign Alderweireld after latest development

The Belgium international is a long-term target for Jose Mourinho.

The United boss, who has already signed Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant, is desperate to sign a new centre-half this summer.

Spurs are said to be demanding around £60m for Alderweireld, 29, who impressed at the World Cup in Russia.

Alderweireld today hinted he could leave Tottenham, with the defender revealing his extended spell on the sidelines last season was unjust.

And the bookies have slashed the odds on the Belgium star heading to Old Trafford, with United now 1/2 to sign Alderweireld.

BetStars spokesman Ian Marmion said: “Manchester United have been given a boost in their pursuit of Toby Alderweireld this summer after the Tottenham defender, whose contract expires next season, said his omission from the first-team last term was ‘unjustified’.

“As a result, the Red Devils’ odds have been cut from 5/4 to 1/2 and they are the clear odds-on favourites to snap up the services of the Belgium international during the transfer window.

“Barcelona are the next club in the running for Alderweireld at 7/1, closely followed by Premier League champions Manchester City who are available at 10/1 to reunite the 29-year-old with his ex-teammate Kyle Walker in defence next season. 

“European giants PSG and Real Madrid are priced at 12/1 and 14/1 respectively to become the ex-Southampton man’s next destination, while Chelsea are the long-shots at 16/1.

“Meanwhile, Arsenal trail behind at 25/1 to swipe the centre-back from their North London rivals this summer.”

Barcelona are next in line to sign Alderweireld, priced at 7/1, while Manchester City are also in the running, priced at 10/1.