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Tottenham Hotspur have triggered an extension clause in veteran Belgian international Toby Alderweireld’s contract which ties him to the Premier League high-flyers until the summer of 2020. The 29-year-old central defender – capped 88 times and an integral part of Belgium’s best ever performance at the World Cup last year where they finished third – has a £25-million release clause …

Tottenham defensive pair Toby Alderweireld and Kieran Trippier have been left out of Tuesday’s Champions League group stage opener against Inter Milan at the San Siro, coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Monday. Pochettino told a press conference he had made a “technical decision” to omit the pair, but not as a punishment after defeats to Watford and Liverpool in their …

Harry Maguire was one of nine names considered by Manchester United to fill their central defensive void this summer. Reports this week suggested that the Leicester City and England defender had surged to the top of Man United’s wishlist, and that the Red Devils were intensifying their efforts to bring the centre-back to Old Trafford before the transfer deadline passes. …

In order to challenge for trophies next season, a high-profile upgrade is needed in defence for Manchester United. The unheralded Victor Lindelof was signed last summer from Benfica for €35m, but only mustered 17 league appearances for the Red Devils. Chris Smalling has spent much of the season being lambasted by fans for his perceived lack of composure in the …

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld's time at the club could soon be coming to a close.​

Manchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad this weekend in a game that could have serious ramifications for the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola’s side have won 16 of their 17 league games so far this season and, following their victory at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby last Sunday, it’s already starting to think of a way …

​​​Arsenal welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates on Saturday for the first North London derby of the season.

​Tottenham Hotspur welcome Liverpool to Wembley this weekend, with both sides buoyed by strong results in the Champions League.

Chelsea ruined Tottenham’s Wembley housewarming on Sunday as Marcos Alonso’s late strike ensured the reigning champions left with all three points on Sunday. The Spanish wing-back had already put Chelsea 1-0 up going to the half-time break courtesy of a delightful free kick midway through the first half, and hammered past Hugo Lloris late on just as it looked like …

Chelsea’s title defence hit a rocky patch in their very first match last weekend, so a trip to last season’s runners-up Tottenham is the last thing they would have wanted. Antonio Conte’s injury-hit side went down 3-2 at home to Burnley in a match that saw Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas red carded, rendering them ineligible for Sunday’s clash at …

Manchester United take on Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, with both teams looking to add to already bulging trophy cabinets. However, while Ajax already have a pathway into the Champions League via the Eredivisie, this match is Jose Mourinho’s last chance to guide his Man United side into Europe’s premier club competition at the first time …

The PFA Premier League Team of the Season was named last week, sparking a wide debate as to the merits of some of the inclusions – and, indeed, the exclusions. Chelsea and Tottenham dominated a team that also included Sadio Mané, David De Gea and Romelu Lukaku, though the likes of Marcos Alonso and Toby Alderweireld could be justified in …

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has opted for an attacking line-up to face Tottenham at Old Trafford, with a host of stars featuring in his starting eleven. The Red Devils’ defence remains unchanged, with Matteo Darmian, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Antonio Valencia in front of David de Gea. Michael Carrick continues as captain, with Ander Herrera and Henrikh Mkhitaryan …

Mauricio Pochettino takes his Tottenham Hotspur side to Old Trafford on Sunday as focus turns back to Premier League matters, after both clubs secured Europa League football for the new year with wins in midweek. It is fifth against sixth, but there is a gap as Manchester United lie six points behind their opponents. After a series of draws has …

Tottenham’s recent spate of contract renewals is set to continue, as the club plans to renew Toby Alderweireld’s deal. Website Football Leaks caused something of a stir on Monday as it released information pertaining to the Belgian international’s current contract, including the allegation that he has a release clause of €30m on the five-year deal he signed on arrival at …

Football Leaks has turned its attention to members of the Belgian national team, and has unearthed a surprising stipulation of Toby Alderweireld’s  Tottenham contract. According to the prominent whistleblowers, the centre-back has a release clause of just €30m in the contract he signed upon joining the Premier League side in 2015. Remarkable: Toby Alderweireld can leave Tottenham for a fixed …

The biggest Premier League game of the weekend takes place at Stamford Bridge this evening, as Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspur. The rivalry between these too has always been strong, but was amplified at the end of last season as a two-goal Spurs collapse allowed Chelsea, themselves in midtable at the time, to draw 2-2 and officially hand the Premier …

Arsenal take on Tottenham on Sunday in a hotly-anticipated north London derby at the Emirates. The Gunners have not lost a Premier League game (or a game in any competition for that matter) since their opening day defeat to Liverpool, while Mauricio Pochettino’s side are going through something of a serious wobble having gone without a win in their last …