The Belgium international defender remains tied to Spurs until 2019, but no breakthrough has been made in discussions regarding an extension <\/p>\n
Toby Alderweireld admits that zero progress has been made in discussions regarding a new deal at Tottenham. <\/p>\n
The Belgium international has established a reputation as one of world footballs finest centre-halves during his time at England, on loan at Southampton and then with Spurs. <\/p>\n
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His current club are eager to reward that standing with fresh terms, while removing a 25 million release clause which is due to kick in if they take up a 12-month option through to 2019. <\/p>\n
Alderweireld, though, says that no breakthrough has been made as he waits on updates from the club and his representatives. <\/p>\n
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The 28-year-old told Sky Sports when quizzed on the extension talks: No news that I know of so nothing zero. <\/p>\n
Alderweireld has formed part of a settled defensive unit at Tottenham, with Mauricio Pochettino having pieced together a Premier League title-challenging squad. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There has been one departure from the ranks this summer, though, with Kyle Walker moved on to Manchester City for 50 million. <\/p>\n
Spurs have a ready-made replacement in Kieran Trippier, but Alderweireld is disappointed to have seen another England international leave the club. <\/p>\n
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He added on Walker, who he could face in an International Champions Cup clash in Nashville: Everybody is sad that he left. <\/p>\n
He is one of the best full-backs in the world and unfortunately he goes to another [Premier League] team, but we have to focus ourselves to win the game. <\/p>\n
Alderweireld joined Tottenham from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2015 and has made 80 appearances for the club over the course of two seasons, netting five goals. <\/p>\n
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