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One of Toby Alderweireld's advisors has seemingly sent a warning to Spurs that the player should be allowed a transfer away from the club if a new contract is not agreed.

The Belgian international currently has a contract running until 2020 - but there has been rumours of a contract dispute amongst some reports with seemingly no sign of a new deal on the horizon.

And now, Alderweireld's advisor Stijn Francis has added fuel to that fire, claiming that there are seven or eight top clubs interested in the defender and suggesting he should be allowed to listen to offers if a new contract with Tottenham isn't sorted soon.

He is quoted by the Sun as saying: “When you look at Toby’s statistics, they are impressive. Either he deserves an appropriate contract, or else he should be given a transfer,” he is quoted as saying by the Sun.

“Seven or eight big European clubs are interested in signing him. There are not many central defenders around who can play like he can. But these clubs will have to negotiate with Tottenham’s chairman, Daniel Levy.”

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Toby Alderweireld made the move to North London in 2015 and quickly became a fan favourite - but was restricted to just 23 league appearances last campaign due to injury.

Competition in the Spurs defence is set to be increased for next season with the arrivals of Serge Aurier and Davinson Sanchez.