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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is set to fly out to Madrid later this week to start negotiations with Atletico over the signing of defender Toby Alderweireld.
Spurs are keen to agree a deal for the 26-year-old defender, who impressed while on loan at Southampton last season.
Southampton are still hopeful of agreeing a transfer themselves but Atletico are looking to earn more money from the Belgian’s departure.
As part of their loan agreement with the Saints, Atletico had given them first option to buy the centre-half this summer for £7million. But the Spaniards included a get-out clause which would see them pay Southampton £1.5m in order to have the chance to sell him elsewhere.
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It is believed they are willing to do that with Spurs keen to follow up their interest.
Standard Sport understands Atletico are expecting Levy to meet them and discuss terms.
To make it worth their while, the La Liga club are demanding a minimum of £10m for Alderweireld.
It is understood Atletico never considered keeping the player after his loan at Southampton expired.
Alderweireld is also thought to favour a move to Tottenham, where he can link up with fellow Belgium internationals Jan Vertonghen, Nacer Chadli and Mousa Dembele.
