Who could Tottenham get in return, if they were blown away by a Dele Alli offer?
The Times reported last week that Bayern Munich are plotting a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur ace Dele Alli.
Alli is key to Tottenham’s chances of future success and the reports claim that Spurs would demand a world record fee for the midfielder.
A transfer is unlikely, but if a mega money bid did come in and Alli signalled he wanted to go, who could Tottenham demand in return from Bayern’s talented squad?
Here are three options…
Douglas Costa
Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa tries to score past FC Ingolstadt 04’s Ramazan Ozcan.
Brazilian winger Douglas Costa would be an immediate upgrade on Tottenham’s wide options, and might be a player they want to pursue regardless of Alli’s future.
The 26-year-old has only started eight Bundesliga games for Bayern this season, with Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Renato Sanches and Kingsley Coman providing competition.
Tottenham were linked with a move for Costa in 2014 by The Mirror, before he signed for the German champions.
Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich
Bayern may want to sign Alli, but they have a similarly exciting talent on their hands in midfield ace Joshua Kimmich.
The 21-year-old is more comparable to Eric Dier due to his ability to play in central defence too, with Bayern using him also at right-back this season.
He has earned full international honours with Germany already and has struck seven goals this campaign.
Fabian Benko
Bayern Munich’s Fabian Benko
If Bayern were unwilling to let one of their established stars depart, Tottenham could push for up and coming prospect Fabian Benko.
The 18-year-old made his debut for Bayern this season and is an attacking midfielder born in Munich with Croatian heritage.
He was praised by Pep Guardiola for his performances in Bayern’s youth ranks and continues to look like a star of the future.
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