I find it unlikely that we're interested in Alderweireld. He turns 30 this year, is not good in the air, slow, has had knee & hamstring injury causing him to miss 38 games over 2 seasons. Also, why would we want to give 25m (or whatever his clause is) to Spurs who clearly need money to strengthen.
Instead I'm hoping we go for at least 1 of these 5 guys below. All great in the air, pretty good on the ball, fast enough, have the right age profile & should last us for a decent number of seasons:
Gianluca Mancini with 5 goals & 1 assist in 15 appearances for Atalanta this season. 23 years, 1.90m. ~ About €25m
Nicola Milenkovic from Fiorentina. The Serbian Tower is tallest on this list. Versatile enough to cover RB if needed. 22 years, 1.95m. We already had a good bid knocked back supposedly. ~ About €50m
Nico Elvedi from Gladbach. Among the best in the BuLi right now. Time to make the step up. 23 years, 1.87m. ~ About €40m
Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig. We've been after this fella awhile now. 21 years, 1.85m. Currently out injured with a knee issue but come the summer window we should know the extent of the injury & swoop like how we did with RVN. ~ About €50m
Eder Militao of Porto. Quite possibly the best of the lot. Comfortable with the ball & versatile enough to play even at DM or RB. 21 years, 1.86m. Unfortunately, Real may have already beat us to the punch like how they did with Varane. Hopefully it isn't true or the deal collapses. ~ Supposed Clause Now: €50m June: €75m