Most players in the Atlético Madrid squad would be loath to depart the defending La Liga champions and last year's European Cup runners-up, but Toby Alderweireld is a special case. A first-choice defender for Belgium, Alderweireld has consistently found himself blocked at club level by the centre back duo of Diego Godin and Miranda and even his secondary position at right back is occupied by Juanfran. Alderweireld needs playing time, and he's willing to sacrifice Champions League football to get it.
Although the 25-year-old has been targetted by Newcastle United, it reports from Belgium are claiming that he'll join Southampton on loan instead:
Atlético Madrid and Southampton agreed terms on Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld. He'll sign tomorrow (by: @svenclaes)
— Kristof Terreur (@HLNinEngeland) August 31, 2014
Southampton will sign Toby Alderweireld on a 1 year loan. #saintsfc
— Kristof Terreur (@HLNinEngeland) August 31, 2014
It's a good signing for the Saints, who sold centre half Dejan Lovren to Liverpool earlier in the transfer window. With a one-year loan deal for Alderweireld, they won't see too much of a drop-off in defence, and considering how much money they made on the Lovren deal, you'd have to imagine that if they can pull this off there'll be plenty of happy faces at St. Mary's come September 2nd.
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