Chelsea have reportedly spoken to Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld about a possible transfer, as the Belgium international struggles to negotiate a new contract.
Alderweireld isn't the only Spurs defender who is the subject of transfer speculation. West Bromwich Albion will sign Kevin Wimmer provided Baggies boss Tony Pulis wants to spend £15 million on the Austrian.
There is no doubt Alderweireld is the more important of the two. The former Atletico Madrid and Southampton man has emerged as the rock of Tottenham's unyielding defence.
His steady performances have attracted interest from Chelsea, according to the Sunday Times (h/t Metro's Louis Sealey):
"It is claimed Premier League champions Chelsea are considering taking advantage of the stand-off and launching a move to bring Alderweireld to Stamford Bridge.