Dele Alli Everton: Everton have agreed a deadline day deal for permanent transfer of Dele Alli from Tottenham as per football reports from Fabrizio Romano.
The talented English mid-fielder has struggled to create an impression this season having just 1 goal this season after 10 EPL Appearances; mostly from the bench.
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Everton boss, Frank Lampard earlier made his intentions clear with the loan signing of Donny Van de Beek from Manchester United as well.
Everton’s campaign has not gone as per plan and after the sacking of Benitez, the arrival of Lampard will hopeful help the Toffees avoid the drop.
Dele Alli to Everton, done deal and here we go! Full agreement reached with Tottenham, permanent move subject to medical in the next few hours. It’s done. 🔵🤝 #EFC
Frank Lampard wanted Dele after van de Beek – official announcement later today. #THFC pic.twitter.com/05QgWTeSvS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2022
The Toffees are in 16th place currently in the league table with 19 points from 20 matches.
Given the loan deals of El-Ghazi and Van de Beek, it is imperative for Everton to gain the services of Alli, but only as a permanent transfer.
📉 Dele Alli goals / assists by PL season:
15/16: 10 / 9
16/17: 18 / 7
17/18: 9 / 10
18/19: 5 / 3
19/20: 8 / 4
20/21: 0 / 1
21/22: 1 / 0🔜 The England international is set for a permanent move to Everton pic.twitter.com/kEHohpvpo2
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 31, 2022
Despite the dip in form over a couple of seasons, Alli has scored 67 goals and provided 61 assists in 269 matches for Tottenham over 7 seasons.
WILL THE MOVE PROVE FRUITFUL????
“𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡”
Dele Alli’s future is the topic of much discussion…
A throwback to his fascinating chat with Jose Mourinho in 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 pic.twitter.com/H3dCY8KhjZ
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 26, 2022
Alli has long been admired by many for his abilities, but has not realised his potential as mentioned earlier. Could the move to Everton prove fruitful and can Lampard turn his career around?
