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Ronald Koeman confident Toby Alderweireld will snub Chelsea and Tottenham
SOUTHAMPTON boss Ronald Koeman is confident Toby Alderweireld will remain at St Mary's next season.
Ronald Koeman says he's hopeful of signing Toby Alderweireld
The Atletico Madrid loanee is reportedly a target for Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham.
However, Koeman insists Alderweireld wants to remain a Saints player rather than return to La Liga.
But negotiations with Atletico are proving hard to iron out, according to the Dutchman.
He said: "The player would like to stay, we would like to keep the player but it is a little difficult at the moment with Atletico Madrid.
I am hopeful that he will stay at Southampton
"I am hopeful that he will stay at Southampton."
The 24-year-old impressed in his debut campaign in the Premier League and has admitted that his desire is to remain in the UK.
He said: "Atletico Madrid will largely decide what I will do. But that such clubs are interested only indicates that I am doing well.
"For now, I only try to focus as much as possible on Southampton. I am very happy in the Premier League, which really suits me."