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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR CONFIRM TRANSFER OF VETERAN DEFENDER TOBY ALDERWEIRELD TO QATARI SIDE AL-DUHAIL SC

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Toby Alderweireld’s time at Tottenham has drawn to a close, with the club striking a deal for the Belgian defender to head to Qatari side Al-Duhail SC. Alderweireld has been a mainstay of the Tottenham side since joining the club from Atletico Madrid in 2015. He forged a fine understanding with his fellow Belgian, Jan Vertonghen, in what was one of Spurs’ most impressive defensive lines of recent times. However, after 236 appearances, the 32-year-old Belgium international is heading for a new challenge in Qatar. “I want to thank you for everything in the last six years,” Alderweireld said. “It has been an unbelievable road for me. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO PLAY FOR SPURS AND FROM THE MOMENT I ARRIVED I FELT AT HOME. “It is a pleasure to play for this club and the fans and I wish you all the best for the future.” Alderweireld follows the likes of Juan Foyth, Danny Rose and Erik Lamela out of the club, and new coach Nuno Espirito Santo will now look to add to the recent capture of Bryan G

Raphael Varane arrival to pave the way for Axel Tuanzebe exit with Newcastle ready to swoop for Man Utd defender

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Newcastle United   will push to sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan with   Raphael Varane ’s arrival at   Manchester United   set to push the defender further down the pecking order. United have agreed a deal to sign Varane for an initial fee of £34m with the France’s international’s move to Old Trafford on the verge of completion. Varane is expected to come in alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of United’s defence. It leaves  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer  with the options of Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Tuanzebe in reserve with Newcastle hoping to capitalise on the situation. The Daily Telegraph  report Steve Bruce wants to bring Tuanzebe to St James’ Park, hopeful an offer of consistent game time can tempt him to swap Manchester for Tyneside. Tuanzebe wanted by Bruce (Picture: Getty) The 23-year-old defender worked with Steve Bruce during a loan spell at Aston Villa in the Championship. Tuanzebe struggled to force his way into the first-team picture last season, starting just four g