PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have opened talks with Dele Alli over a stunning transfer, according to reports.
The England midfielder, 24, was dragged off at half-time against Everton a week ago and has not made the last two matchday squads.
PSG are reportedly in talks to sign Dele Alli from TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
That includes not being involved at all for the win at Southampton.
And according to The Telegraph, PSG are hoping to take advantage with a plot to land the ex-MK Dons man.
The French giants are thought to be long-term admirers of Dele.
But it is unclear whether they would pursue a full permanent transfer or a loan with the option to buy – the latter is more likely.
Dele – who signed for Tottenham in 2015 and has 62 goals in 223 appearances – was offered to Real Madrid as part of the deal which saw Gareth Bale return to White Hart Lane.
Inter Milan are also showing interest in the playmaker, who looks to be out of Jose Mourinho’s immediate plans at Tottenham.
But the chance to reignite his career alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at PSG would surely appeal to the 37-cap Three Lions star.
Dele was hauled off at the break against Everton with ex-England international Gabriel Agbonlahor claiming that the pair had a bust-up prior to the match.
Jose Mourinho left the midfielder out against Lokomotiv Plovdiv and SouthamptonCredit: EPA
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The two-time PFA Young Player of the Year did not even travel to Bulgaria for the Europa League qualifier against Lokomotiv Plovdiv on Thursday.
And then he was reportedly left ‘upset and confused’ by his omission at St Mary’s.
Commenting on his decision to leave Alli out, Mourinho said: “We have a huge squad, a squad with numbers that’s very difficult to manage.
“I don’t have issues, it’s for me to be here with 18 players, I start with Son, with Lucas, with Harry, on the bench I have Sissoko and Lamela.
“We have too many players for some positions and some of them are paying the price of this.”
‘COP OUT’
Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle admits Jose Mourinho’s counter-attacking style does not suit Dele but insisted leaving is not the answer.
Hoddle, 62, said: “That is the easy way out. That’s a cop out. He and Jose have to talk about it and he needs to adjust his game.
“The manager picks the teams and the way you are going to play. You have to adjust to that.
“I think he is capable of that but don’t down tools, pick up your tools and add to them.
“Become a better player in a different way. I think that’s what he will do.”
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will not confirm if Dele Alli is in future plans
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
