Toby Alderweireld Set To Sign For Manchester United 'In Next 48 Hours'

Toby Alderweireld is reportedly on the verge of completing a transfer to Manchester United.

The new season is approaching with the transfer window set to slam shut next Thursday.

Clubs across the county are looking to acquire new talent ahead of the 2018/19 season including Jose Mourinho's United.

He's hellbent on recruiting a defender with the likes of Harry Maguire and Yerry Mina heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford. Not to mention Alderweireld.

And according to Mirror, the Belgium defender is set to sign for United after a breakthrough between both clubs.

What's more, it's claimed the deal will be made official within the next 48 hours.

He'll command a reported £60 million fee.

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Alderweireld, 29, has plied his professional trade in England since 2014 following a transfer from Atletico Madrid.

He enjoyed a stint at Southampton before sealing a move to Spurs in 2015.

Alderweireld to United? Watch this space.

Topics: Football News, Football, Manchester United

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