Tottenham Hotspur fear they would struggle to sell Dele Alli for £50 million these days despite Daniel Levy’s belief the midfielder could one day be a £100 million footballer, according to Eurosport.
The fact Alli’s five-minute cameo off the bench against Crystal Palace was a story in itself is a sign of the times in north London.
The 24-year-old England international has gone from the dazzling darling of this Spurs side to the most high-profile victim of the Jose Mourinho revolution. That briefest of appearances at Selhurst Park was one of only three Alli has made in the Premier League this season.
Given the European Championships are on the horizon, Alli knows if he wants to force his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad, the current situation is far from ideal.
Speculation, therefore, is rife heading into January.
A Paris Saint-Germain side whose midfield is more destructive than dynamic these days could offer Alli the chance to rebuild his reputation alongside Neymar and co. However, if he wants to stay in England a loan move to Everton could suit all parties (Mirror).
Eurosport, meanwhile, suggests a short-term deal is the most likely solution to a high-profile problem.
Not so long ago, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy felt Alli was well on his way to becoming one of the most expensive footballers on the planet.
These days, Tottenham believe they would be lucky to get £50 million – half the fee Levy was previously hoping for – with Alli’s poor form and an almighty financial crisis driving down his value.
Perhaps a loan move to Everton or PSG would put Alli back on the path to the top once more – and see his price tag return to pre-pandemic levels.
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