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BOOKMAKERS have slashed the odds on Toby Alderweireld joining Manchester United in January.

The Tottenham ace is Jose Mourinho's No 1 target ahead of the transfer window as Alderweireld's future at Spurs remains in doubt.

Toby Alderweireld current Spurs deal expires next summerCredit: Reuters

Mourinho has been given the green light by Red Devils cheifs to sign the 29-year-old which has led to cutting their odds.

SunSport revealed the Special One had talks with his agent Jorge Mendes and United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward last week - where an agreement was reached on plans for the January transfer window.

Betfair Spokesperson Katie Baylis said: “With news that Alderweireld is now Mourinho’s No 1 defensive target we’ve slashed the odds of him leaving Spurs for United in the January transfer window from 11/2 to 7/2 this morning.

"These odds could shorten again as we get closer to the deadline.”

Alderweireld has been heavily linked with United for several transfer windowsCredit: EPA

Alderweireld is out of contract next summer and there is plenty of speculation surrounding the defender's future.

Mourinho was demanding a world-class centre back in the summer but he did not get his wish which led to a number of public digs from Mourinho towards United's board.

Earlier this month Barcelona and Chelsea were previously linked with the defender by the bookies.