Atletico Madrid have failed in their bid to land Liverpool and Tottenham target Toby Alderweireld according toTalkSPORT.
The in demand Belgian defender has entered the final year of his contract at Ajax, but the Dutch club are keen to get the most out of his sale and have reportedly rejected Atletico’s offer as it was well short of their demand of 6.4 million pounds for the versatile center back.
Alderweireld has been widely tipped to join the Premier League all summer, and even rejected a move to Norwich early in the transfer window despite the English minnows having had a bid accepted by Ajax. The 24 year old is keen on moving to a club where he will still be able to compete in Europe, and is yet guaranteed a starting berth, making Spurs one of the favourites to land him.
However, with Michael Dawson, Jan Vertonghen and the rejuvenated Younes Kaboul all options at center half, Alderweireld is worried he may not get enough first team opportunities, giving Liverpool a glimmer of hope in their pursuit of the youngster.
Atletico though could well beat the English sides to the punch as they are in the UEFA Champions League this year, and could snap up the player with an improved offer.
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