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Toby Alderweireld, the Ajax defender, is targeting a move to either the Premier League or German Bundesliga - with Liverpool and Tottenham among those thought to be interested.
The 24-year-old, who has also been linked to Russia and Portugal moves, told De Telegraaf that style of play is essential to his next club.
But he hasn't ruled out staying in Amsterdam either.
"England and Germany are the best leagues where I think I can take the next step," he explained.
"I have to go somewhere where I can play football a bit and where my style of play suits.
"On the other hand, I do not want to play for a team at the bottom of their league. I want to leave Ajax for a nice club, otherwise I'll just stay in Amsterdam."
Liverpool have already been linked with the Belgian with gap made by Jamie Carragher's retirement.
Of course, the Premier League already has a contingent of Belgian central defenders, including Jan Vertonghen at Spurs, Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen.
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What do we think? I can't say I've heard a great deal about him, but articles I've read seem to think he's a good player. I like the fact he has had lucrative offers from Russia and the like, but wants to actually play football at a top level.
Anyone have knowledge of him? Is he the man to partner Agger at the heart of our defence? How much is he worth?
As ever, all comments are appreciated
Toby Alderweireld
posted on 10/6/13
Good player, but too similar to Agger to form a partnership. It wouldn't solve our problems with physicality and aerial threats.
posted on 10/6/13
don't know anything about him, i am still hoping Agger can persuade Eriksen to come though, maybe ask him when he gets here if he is good enough.
Belgians look like they have some good players coming through, hopefully he is one of them and we can persuade him to come here.
posted on 10/6/13
papa >
posted on 10/6/13
Not like Tottenham to be after someone we've been looking at
posted on 11/6/13
not too sure about this one. i firmly believe we need a top drawer centre back. i can't say that alderweireld is much of a step up from skrtel. papadopolous would be ideal but apparently we want to pay £12-15m but shalke want £20m!