Alderweireld and Rose offered to Mourinho

As reported by 'The Mirror', the rumoured interest from Manchester United in signing Alderweireld and Rose several weeks ago was not entirely true. In fact, it was Tottenham themselves who offered the players to United. 

This would confirm that neither the Belgian nor the England international are in Mauricio Pochettino's plans this season. Therefore, the North London side were looking to offer the defensive duo a route out of White Hart Lane. 

Toby Alderweireld was a mainstay in Roberto Martinez's Belgium side at the World Cup in Russia. Belgium were impressive at the tournament, finishing in third place after beating England in a play-off. 

Danny Rose, on the other hand, sat on the bench for the majority of England's games. Moreover, he did not make an appearance in Spurs' 3-1 win against Fulham last weekend, despite being available for Pochettino's side. 

Mourinho was interested in both players during this summer's transfer window as he looked for defensive reinforcements at Old Trafford, but with the market now closed, both players will remain at Spurs until January at the earliest.