The Magpies are willing to put up a massive loan fee in order to secure the deal, but their Premier League counterparts are understood to be playing hardball.
Eden Hazard is yet to complete his dream move to Real Madrid because Chelsea are playing hardball with the La Liga giants, the Evening Standard reports.
But according to the Daily Mirror, United insist they will not pay Spurs more than £40m for Alderweireld and Mourinho has told club bosses to explore for alternatives if the north London club keep playing hardball.
The Red Devils' hierarchy had made it clear they would walk away from a deal if Chelsea continued to play hardball and they have been true to their word despite an offer to meet in person.
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