According to reports from Manchester Evening News, contrary to popular belief, Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld isn't a top target on Manchester United's shortlist. The Red Devils are allegedly unconvinced over whether the Belgium international has the right profile, and his potential price-tag probably has something to do with it as well.

But the chances of staying at Tottenham still seem uncertain. Not only has Mauricio Pochettino's first team moved on in Alderweireld's absence over the last few months, with Davinson Sanchez stepping up to fill the void, but his contract situation is yet to be resolved and a release clause is still set to come into effect next summer.

Which begs an interesting question - if not Manchester United, who should Alderweireld look to join this summer? Football FanCast lay out four suggested solutions...

Solution A - Chelsea

Tottenham fans certainly won't look kindly on Alderweireld joining one of their London rivals but Chelsea were linked with the powerful defender back in April and he'd certainly suit their current game-plan of 3-4-3, having often excelled in the same setup during his time at Tottenham. In fact, having played at full-back for portions of his earlier career and being so adept on the ball, Alderweireld would be something close to a perfect fit for Chelsea's back three.

The question though, is whether the Blues will actually use that system next season - it's still unclear whether Antonio Conte will be in charge or someone else will bring in their own ideas - and overall, the west London club feels like its on the decline with Roman Abramovich not even able to get a working visa for the UK currently. It could prove to be an incredibly dangerous club to walk into, and at the age of 29 Alderweireld can't afford to make a mistake with his next move.

Solution B - PSG

With Thiago Silva by no means the world class specimen he was a few years ago at the age of 33, PSG's defence is certainly in need of another leading centre-half at the peak of his powers. Alderweireld can more than fill that remit, especially in Ligue 1 which isn't hugely competitive outside of the top few clubs, with Marquinhos and youngster Presnel Kimpembe representing his only real competition for a starting berth aside from the ageing Brazilian.

But the big problem with PSG is how their season only truly rests on a few games, the rest being a mere formality. For the French giants it's all about winning the Champions League and having yet to surpass the quater-finals, it's created huge pressure at Parc de Princes that seems to suffocate the players in those campaign-defining contests. It's a question of whether Alderweireld really thinks he can take the team to the next level, and how he wants to play his football - facing competitive teams week in, week out, or being asked to only really turn up for the make-or-break occasions.

The other issue is whether PSG can actually afford a deal for Alderweireld as the net of Financial Fair Play begins to close in on the big spenders.

Solution C - Barcelona

A few years ago, signing for Barcelona would have been every player's dream. For some it still is, but there's little doubt the Catalan club have gone in reverse over the last few years, falling some way off the pace in the Champions League and struggling to really refresh a team that has lost some key players - the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano and Dani Alves - to age.

Perhaps Alderwerield could be a key player in arresting that decline, but it's not quite clear where he fits into this team either. Gerard Pique is still one of the best centre-halves around and a crucial component of Barcelona's ability to build from the back, while Samuel Umtiti is so widely coveted that Barcelona almost can't afford not to play him because they'll be awash with transfer bids from all over Europe.

Barcelona no doubt need another option, having depended on Thomas Vermaelen for parts of last season, but is Alderweireld really going to move clubs to become part of the squad rather than the starting XI?

Solution D - Stay at Tottenham

Not all bridges have been burned quite yet. Clearly there's a disagreement over Alderweireld's contract, which has resulted in some kind of fall-out with Mauricio Pochettino who left the Belgian on the sidelines for the vast majority of the second half of last season, even in Tottenham's most important games. But Spurs still recognise the fact the former Atletico man is one of the best defenders around, and Pochettino will surely welcome him back into the fold if Alderweireld states his commitment to the club.

That no doubt comes in the form of a new contract, eradicating the aforementioned release clause. But Alderweireld - who Transfermarkt value at £36million - may find it surprisingly tough to get back into Pochettino's starting XI after such a strong debut campaign from Sanchez alongside Jan Vertonghen. The Lilywhites have moved on without him, so perhaps it's best for Alderweireld to move on this summer too.

So, which solution should Alderweireld choose? Let us know by voting below...

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