Friday, 2nd January, 2015
Ronald Koeman says the ball is in Toby Alderweireld's court over a permanent move to Southampton.
The Belgian centre-back joined the Saints on loan from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in the summer and Koeman has been impressed enough to want to keep him on a permanent basis.
Koeman told Belgian daily Het Nieuwsblad: "The situation is very clear.
"I've spoken with Toby and I told him that I want him to stay at Southampton permanently", the Dutchman continued.
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"Now the ball is in his court.
"He has time to think about it."
Alderweireld clocked up all 90 minutes for Southampton's 2-0 win over Arsenal yesterday, which strengthened their grip on a top four spot.
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