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Josh Challies

'Better than Harry Maguire!' - Manchester United baffled as Toby Alderweireld nears Roma move

It has been a busy summer in the Premier League and Manchester United have not been afraid to splash the cash, while Tottenham have also finally entered the frenzy for the first time in 18 months.

The signing of Jack Clarke from Leeds United was followed by the capture of Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon, adding a quality midfielder and a future star to Mauricio Pochettino's side.

Exits are also likely from North London this summer though and Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld is likely to be on the move, with a bargain release clause of £25m active in his contract.

Roma seem like the club that are going to swoop to take advantage and this has left United fans scratching their heads, amidst continued speculation that they are going to go all-out to land Harry Maguire from Leicester City - a player who will cost three times more.

Many feel that the club is making a mistake and they did not waste time in taking to social media to share their thoughts.

Reports in France suggest that Alderweireld to Roma could also end up costing Arsenal a major target for next year.

William Saliba had been hotly tipped to join the Gunners in 2020, with a structured deal to be agreed this summer.

However, with the Belgian potentially on the move to Italy, and Tottenham in need of a ball-playing defender to take his place, the Frenchman could be on his way to a different part of north London.

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