The “Catch 22” holding Dele Alli back at Everton has been revealed, along with the terms of Tottenham’s new deal and a World Cup motivational message.
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- Midfielder now a free agent
- Still training with the Toffees
- Hoping to earn new contract
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Dele finds himself nursing another injury at present, which is preventing him from staking a claim to a new contract at Goodison Park. His previous deal expired at the end of last season, meaning that the 28-year-old midfielder is training with the Toffees as a free agent.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to the , former club Spurs have written off a £10 million ($13m) payment that would have been due to them if Dele reaches 20 appearances for Everton – having figured for them 13 times so far. His last outing of any kind came during a loan spell at Besiktas in February 2023.
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DID YOU KNOW?
While Tottenham have agreed to waive that fee, they are said to be in line for “performance-related bonuses” and a sell-on clause if Dele does do enough to secure fresh terms on Merseyside. Said quest is proving difficult.
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That is because the Mail reports on how Dele is being prevented from figuring in U21 games as he is not registered to the Toffees. Behind-closed-doors friendlies are one option that could be explored once he is fit enough to take to the field.
