Jose Mourinho has been 'given the go-ahead to sign Toby Alderweireld' as he looks to secure a top-class centre back for Manchester United's leaky defence.
The Portuguese boss arranged January transfer targets in a recent meeting with Ed Woodward, the club's executive vice chairman, as well as his agent Jorge Mendes, according to The Sun.
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, who was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer after he failed to agree terms over a contract extension at the north London side, is the priority.
Mourinho was keen to bring in a new defender but the switch from the capital to Manchester never materialised.
Alderweireld's current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, but Tottenham retain the right to extend it by another year. However, that will activate a £25million release clause.
The Belgian international has made 19 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino's side this campaign.
United are currently sixth in the Premier League table, 16 points off leaders Liverpool.
Mourinho's side have conceded 26 goals and have kept just two clean sheets in the top flight - in the 2-0 win at Burnley and the goalless home draw with Crystal Palace.
Injuries to defensive personnel haven't helped. Phil Jones became the latest defender on the treatment table last week, joining Victor Lindelof, Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw.
Marcos Rojo is only just back from a knee injury that ruled him out of the opening months of the campaign, while Chris Smalling is suffering from the after-effects of a fractured foot.
Chima92
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4uk u hater
Look at you ignorant goat! Ur suffering in life hasn't began yet. Animal!
Khalifa07
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A club that aims to build a winning team should place their priority on buying or developing young players not old ones! and this can only be achieved if the right manager is in charge. Mourinho is n will never be the right Manager 4 Man Utd. take it or leave it!
4uk u hater
Chima92
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A club that aims to build a winning team should place their priority on buying or developing young players not old ones! and this can only be achieved if the right manager is in charge. Mourinho is n will never be the right Manager 4 Man Utd. take it or leave it!
Valprudent
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typical Jose mourinho fan, you'll surely go down with him soon, I don't care who comes as long as I enjoy the football, and we remain in top six, .
Bro am a united fan. If another coach come tomorrow you guys will still cry for him to get sack. Mourhino need time to build this team. Kloop hasn’t won anything but you can see how he has build the team. They have every opportunity to win the EPL this season. The reason is because they stood by him. But you plastic United fan need Magic over night. Leave Mourhino alone he is doing his Job.
Wiyceknsuz
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Anti mourhino you can at least read the Article well before your unreasonable comment. About 3 central back are injured you are here talking about mourhino did not trust his defenders. Mourhino needs back up in that defense. Haters are always blind all they know Is Mourhino is not doing this mourhino is not doing that nothing.
typical Jose mourinho fan, you'll surely go down with him soon, I don't care who comes as long as I enjoy the football, and we remain in top six, .
Wiyceknsuz
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Tell me who fit the bill in united if JM is gone ? Name it ? You think united is a small club ... use your brain ... manager that never won cup before or handle big club before are unable .. the club is too big ..... look at D.Moyes what happen , even LVG cannot handle well . In united , you win or loss or draw , will become top news around the world . Any player you sign also the same . You think united is WBA .........
you talk as if jose is the best... Everton's coach, poch , Watford's coach I don't care who, as long as am enjoying the football, as long as there is no drama...you are a typical Jose mourinho side b***
Nuoabeinu
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we need a new manager not new players
Tell me who fit the bill in united if JM is gone ? Name it ? You think united is a small club ... use your brain ... manager that never won cup before or handle big club before are unable .. the club is too big ..... look at D.Moyes what happen , even LVG cannot handle well . In united , you win or loss or draw , will become top news around the world . Any player you sign also the same . You think united is WBA .........
ikamsuche19
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Anti mourhino you can at least read the Article well before your unreasonable comment. About 3 central back are injured you are here talking about mourhino did not trust his defenders. Mourhino needs back up in that defense. Haters are always blind all they know Is Mourhino is not doing this mourhino is not doing that nothing.
Nice one bro you said my mind
MikelWest
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we need a new manager not new players
Valprudent
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Mourinho only trust (expensive) ready product like Alderweireld Never trusts an exiting young talent. Are Lindelof and Bailly so much better then what they had?? Just more Smalling, Jones level
Anti mourhino you can at least read the Article well before your unreasonable comment. About 3 central back are injured you are here talking about mourhino did not trust his defenders. Mourhino needs back up in that defense. Haters are always blind all they know Is Mourhino is not doing this mourhino is not doing that nothing.
_ManUMartial09
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I agree, Alderwiereld also gets injured a lot
a lot them will agree bro
PogbaPP6
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Mourinho please buy Kalidou Koulibaly(27) or Milan Skriniar(23) or Matthijs de Ligt(18) instead, they are young, tall, strong, and talented defenders. Do not approach Alderwiereld in winter. We need young bloods in our squad.💪😈 GGMU!![Comeon]
I agree, Alderwiereld also gets injured a lot
Tuddlst
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To old for me....but it couldw work for two...three seasons
rezruz
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Mourinho only trust (expensive) ready product like Alderweireld Never trusts an exiting young talent. Are Lindelof and Bailly so much better then what they had?? Just more Smalling, Jones level
Alakiri
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Go a head bro you have your permission
_ManUMartial09
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Mourinho please buy Kalidou Koulibaly(27) or Milan Skriniar(23) or Matthijs de Ligt(18) instead, they are young, tall, strong, and talented defenders. Do not approach Alderwiereld in winter. We need young bloods in our squad.💪😈 GGMU!![Comeon]
jsamkia
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koulibally is the best option for me! Toby is good but won't lead the defence.
hangaitz
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keep this we need to know about him
Losel
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Alderweireld could be a good partner with Bailly. Our defense this campaign has been in shambles. Need to make good use of the January transfer window. Come on Ed!
Canbnt
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Alderweireld is good but not world class and at this age.Its better to look for a 25 year old world class defender. Utd need 2 top midfielders who are good at preserving the ball, good at running with the ball and of course how to pressure the opponent.
boycikopz
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ur out of the point
Rosbcimuy
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We don’t need him!!
who do you need?
DeGiro
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Am very happy that this is not true. rather the player to be signed is not even playing for EPL. I know for a fact that Mourinho is very interested in Make also. this Spurs defender in no better than Smalling. so please do not likn flops to our united.
I meant Nathan Ake, not make.
DeGiro
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Am very happy that this is not true. rather the player to be signed is not even playing for EPL. I know for a fact that Mourinho is very interested in Make also. this Spurs defender in no better than Smalling. so please do not likn flops to our united.
robcnpsyz
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not good a strategy. look for a less than 27 year old please. not a near 30, that would be a miss
jehacdt
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Thank you Mr Woodward and Mr Mou. A faithful Spurs fan.
sewadmruy
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pogba brought up man united from nowhere to where they are today after coach Van disasters. Let's be thankful to him A barometer has been kept under every player by coach mori. He's too hush to players and abusive which is not acceptable. He's not super natural. He should quit if he's not certified with the club. .
Cedozsmg
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Why would Toby want to quit a top 4 team & join a top 6 team? Doesn't make sense. 🤣
Because in the next 50years tottenham will never be as big as manutd get that into ur skul
Cedozsmg
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Alderweried and bailly as centre halfs would be really great for united
Yoacdstyz
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if u don't won't sport united go mou will do the jod
Mamilouyz
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. Mourinho will surely bring the title back to United just need to give him time I know United is a big team in Europe and they demand to win silver every season ..but United are going through transition and sir Alex saw his team he won many titles with are coming to an end that's why he decided to retire a winner and because of his age he wouldn't of have enough time to make up a strong team to leave for future managers. same with zidane at real Madrid ...just give Mourinho time and you will see the history he makes at our club
fizzbizzie
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mou just doesn't have Man Utd in his heart. there he goes buying another soon to be pensioner player like he brought matic in... when we know his style of play is the problem not the players ..isnt it time he worked on team chemistry for once rather than buying and buying..
07386adam
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noooo this is total unnecessary
yumaster
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We don’t need him!!
liverpoli
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Alderweireld wouldn't want to join a team that were 8
Mocca
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If we are going to spend 50mil in January why don't we give muorhino is 20mil severance pay and give the new manager the 30 mil to a midfielder
macadam
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if they sign him they ll keep mourinho for another season fyi. if that happens i m done watching games personally. cant go through this another year.
Christiansmo
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No thanks, 352 De Gea Bailly Koulibaly Lindelof Meunier Pogba Herrera Shaw Lingard Icardi Martial
Luiscarte
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Totally unnecessary...
Casioos
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Jose scouting retirement homes again 🙄
retirement
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😂😂😂 why would Alderweireld go there
bewcnp
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Why would Toby want to quit a top 4 team & join a top 6 team? Doesn't make sense. 🤣