Toby Alderweireld would like to make his loan move to Southampton permanent , despite reported interest from the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham . The 26-year-old 's September arrival from Atletico Madrid appeared quite the coup , especially as the season-long loan gave Saints the option to make the move permanent for just £6.8million . Alderweireld 's impressive performances have made that fee look all the more paltry , but parent club Atletico could cancel that buy-out clause by paying Saints £1.5million . Toby Alderweireld ( left ) has revealed he would like to make his loan move to Southampton a permanent move . Alderweireld celebrates victory against Hull with fellow teammates Jose Fonte and Morgan Schneiderlin . That , along with growing interest in his services , muddies the water somewhat , but the Belgium international would be keen to stay at St Mary 's . 'If I could choose then of course I would like to stay here , ' Alderweireld , set to return against Chelsea after nine weeks out with a hamstring complaint , told the BBC . 'It 's not up to me . Atletico could decide that they want me back . I have two years left there so it is difficult for me to answer the question . ' I 'm enjoying the Premier League , I 'm enjoying playing for Southampton - I love the club and I love the fans . I am enjoying it here and my mind and focus is on Southampton . ' Alderweireld runs with the ball during the match between Belgium and Colombia at King Badouin stadium .
Toby ##pool says he wants to stay at Southampton permanently . liver City and Tottenham are also rumored to be interested in him . Alderweireld has impressed since signing to Premier ##pool from Spain . liver Madrid want £ 6.8million for the 26-year - old in the deal .