Right now I think Alderweireld is the more sensible option
Shaka Hislop on Manchester United
Alderweireld would be much cheaper than the England international, with his release clause at Tottenham set at just £25m up until the final two weeks of the window.
And despite the Belgian being four years older than Maguire, Hislop is in no doubt who would be the better signing for United.
“Given the choice between those two at those prices, I go for Alderweireld all day long,” Hislop said.
“Especially for United whose need I think is immediate.
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Hislop says Toby Alderweireld would a better signing for Manchester United (Image: ESPN)
“Manchester United are trailing everybody in trying to get back into the top four.
“Age is not that big a barrier or decider in choosing your players.
“Right now I think Alderweireld is the more sensible option.”
European football expert Julien Laurens also doubts whether Maguire is worth the difference in price to Alderweireld.
“I like Alderweireld and I like his experience,” Laurens said.
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