Ex-Manchester United striker says club’s decision not to sign Tottenham star ‘is a complete mystery’

Manchester United ended the transfer window with Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire as their new signings, with fees totalling above the £140 million mark. The Red Devils also had Romelu Lukaku leave the club on deadline day for in a £73 million deal that saw the Belgian join Inter Milan. But former United striker Louis Saha believes the club missed a trick with not signing Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld. Speaking to Bwin, Saha commented on the lack of approach and was left confused. “Why United didn’t trigger Alderweireld’s release clause is a complete mystery to me,” the ex-striker said. “He’s been excellent for Tottenham and would have instantly strengthened United’s defence.” United have been linked with Alderweireld for a few windows now, and when his £25 million release clause became active it was expected they would make a move. “When you look at the money United have spent on defenders this summer, they could have got themselves an absolute bargain who still has a lot of years of football to play, “United clearly made Maguire the main target, but the pair could have been a real force together.” READ MORE… Predicted! FourFourTwo’s 2019/20 Premier League table Quiz! How many of the 40 biggest Premier League summer transfer deadline day deals can you name? Topics Tottenham Hotspur, Louis Saha, Toby Alderweireld, Transfer news Tottenham trigger Alderweireld contract extension Alderweireld ignoring talk of Spurs departure Alderweireld agent demands ‘correct contract or transfer’ for Tottenham defender Manchester United target pledges allegiance to current club – but has £25m release clause Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo ‘left fuming’ at collapse of Everton switch – report Kick it Out praise prosecution after Wigan midfielder Byrne targeted with racist abuse Chris Wilder defends Sheffield United’s recruitment Solskjaer happy with his summer’s work as he looks ahead with Lukaku Huddersfield charged over pre-season shirt stunt Predicted! FourFourTwo’s 2019/20 Premier League table The 11 most desperate deadline day panic buys in Premier League history Sheffield United’s “Route One” style? Danny Mills, and lazy pundits preventing viewers understanding football better Essential Fantasy Premier League tips Ranked! The 10 worst Premier League deadline day deals EVER