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Could Leicester’s Maguire replace Alderweireld at Tottenham? Spurs made 5/1 to sign him

Newport County's Irish striker Padraig Amond (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld during the English FA Cup fourth ...
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The Leicester City defender has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur previously.

Harry Maguire of Leicester City during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Leicester, England.

Tottenham Hotspur are among the front runners to sign Leicester City’s Harry Maguire this summer.

Bookmaker Bet Victor has opened the market on Maguire’s next club, and installed Tottenham [5/1] as third favourites behind Manchester United and Manchester City [both 4/1].

The development is particularly pertinent, given Spurs’ past interest in the Leicester centre-back [Evening Standard] and recent speculation surrounding the future of Toby Alderweireld in north London.

Newport County's Irish striker Padraig Amond (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld during the English FA Cup fourth round replay football match between...

According to the Times, Alderweireld is still at loggerheads with Tottenham over a new contract.

And the newspaper reports that Spurs are open to selling the Belgian this summer and will consider offers.

Maguire, who moved to Leicester after Hull City’s relegation last season, has established himself as one of the best in the Premier League in his position and earned international recognition with England.

The 24-year-old is a product of the successful Sheffield United academy system which produced former Tottenham players Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker.

Should Tottenham target Leicester’s Maguire if Alderweireld leaves in the summer?