Manchester United believe Tottenham Hotspur's desire to conclude their summer transfer business quickly will assist their pursuit of Toby Alderweireld.
Metro has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino wants to complete his squad as soon as possible, ideally weeks before the end of the transfer window on August 9.
The Belgium international has been identified by Jose Mourinho as one who could strengthen his defensive department.
Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is also being monitored by the Red Devils.
Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly are all available for the Portuguese but he wants to add new faces before the start of the new campaign.
Alderweireld has a market transfer value of £75million according to reports in Italy although United will only offer £50million to secure his services.
