Toby Alderweireld agreeing an extension at Spurs 0- until 2023 was long overdue but hugely welcomed. Why a deal couldn’t have been brokered on Mauricio Pochettino’s watch will remain a matter for speculation, however, surely it would have only made the Argentine’s own situation easier to have such a gifted player – onside?
Jose is crafting some PR magic at Tottenham, and Daniel Levy must be saying to himself, “wow, if you buy the best, you don’t need to buy twice” (or in his case, 14 times.