It’s rare that a player in England has a release clause as part of their contract, but for Tottenham and Toby Alderweireld, it’s something that could cost them greatly.

Alderweireld heads into the final year of his Spurs contract with a £25 million release clause hanging over his head, and with the Belgian international being one of the best defenders in the Premier League, interest is going to be high for the 30-year-old.

Manchester United have been heavy favourites to snap up the former Southampton defender for some time, but with Tottenham likely to finish above the Red Devils this season and a new stadium to FINALLY move into, is Alderweireld’s future best suited to remaining and renewing with Spurs?

Mauricio Pochettino’s reputation as one of the best managers in football could be further solidified if the Argentine coach can nail down Alderweireld to a new deal before the start of the transfer window this summer, and if the Spurs boss is able to pull this off it will signal a new age for the new club.

Tottenham have never been a club to sign players who have aspirations to stay there for long and win silverware, this is something that just doesn’t happen at the club. But if Pochettino is able to tie Alderweireld down to a new two, three-year deal with no release clause, it will be a big sign of intent.

It will show to teams in the Premier League top six and the big teams around Europe that Spurs are a team that can keep hold of their players and make the club a desirable destination for those looking to make the step up in their careers.

Spurs agreeing a new deal with Alderweireld could cause a shift in power in the Premier League and improve the status of the north London club on the continent. Of course, it would come as some shock to supporters as they've been used to seeing some of their best players depart in the past.

But Spurs and the boss must act quickly. With the summer transfer window under three months away and teams likely to make signings before the start of the window, Alderweireld has a large target on his back for teams looking to make a solid defensive signing this off-season.

Tottenham fans, do you think Alderweireld will be a Spurs player next season?