Tottenham centre-back Toby Alderweireld insists he is focussing on football and is letting his father and agent deal with his contract situation.

The Belgian has emerged as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and has forged a formidable partnership with compatriot Jan Vertonghen over the last two seasons.

However, the 28-year-old was the subject of transfer speculation in the summer and, at the start of September, Alderweireld’s agent told Tottenham to either reward the defender with an improved contract or allow him to leave the club.

“I am trying to focus on the pitch, trying to help the team, give my quality on the field – that’s important and the rest will come,” the former Ajax defender told talkSPORT.

“I have my father and my agent who are sorting out that kind of thing.

“Me, I am here to play football, to win things with Spurs and to give my best for the team.

“I did that from day one and I will do it now as well.”

Spurs have enjoyed a positive start to the season and managed to grab that first Wembley win in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund.

A key part to their success is the form of forward Harry Kane but Alderweireld maintained there is far more to Tottenham than the England striker.

“He’s our striker of course but I think we have enough quality from different people,” the defender explained.

“Like you saw Son, then you have Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli – a lot of players can make the difference.

“Of course we are very happy that Harry is scoring, and doing very well, but there is more threat from us than only the striker – so that’s important as well.”