Toby Alderweireld chased by Real Madrid with Manchester United, City and Chelsea all interested

REAL MADRID are ready to go toe-to-toe with three Premier League clubs to land Toby Alderweireld, according to reports.

The Tottenham centre-back, 28, has stalled over signing a new deal amid interest from Manchester United, City and Chelsea.

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And The Mirror claims Real have been encouraged to pursue a switch by Mauricio Pochettino leaving the defender out against Arsenal and Juventus.

Alderweireld was keen to play after declaring himself fit but Spurs chief Poch had other ideas.

The Belgium ace missed three months with a hamstring injury and is now expected to make his return against Rochdale in the FA Cup on Saturday.

His contract demands will stretch Spurs’ budget to the limit and Daniel Levy may be forced to cash in or risk smashing the club’s pay structure.

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Alderweireld has a reported £25million release clause activated next summer, as long as the deal is completed two weeks before of the end of the window.

And that would force Tottenham to do business this year to avoid losing out on a huge chunk of cash.

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Real will face stern competition for the Belgian, with United, City and Chelsea all keeping an eye on developments.

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