Everton have held talks with Tottenham over renegotiating the terms of the Dele Alli deal which would require them to pay £10 million should he make seven more appearances.
Dele is currently in the midst of a lengthy rehabilitation process following a significant injury setback earlier this summer.
In January 2022, Everton had arranged a multifaceted deal with Tottenham to secure the services of the former England international. The agreement involved no upfront payment, with a potential sum of £30 million based on Dele’s appearances.
The initial payment of £10 million becomes due after Dele plays his 20th game for Everton. However, owing to injuries and a loan spell with Besiktas, he has only played 13 times for the club.
Given Everton’s current challenging financial situation, they are reluctant to let him reach the 20-appearance milestone without a clear agreement with Spurs to waive the fee.
In a recent interview with Gary Neville, Dele admitted that mental health issues stemming from a traumatic childhood have hindered his playing career.
Dyche is keen on reintegrating Dele back into his squad, in a move that could revive the 27-year-old’s career. The Everton boss confirmed that the club’s director of football, Kevin Thelwell, has reached out to Spurs in an attempt to find a solution.
Update On Dele Alli’s Fitness
The situation is not yet urgent, as Dele is still far from match fitness. He can play six more matches for Everton without triggering the payment.
Dele is in a “good place,” according to Dyche, who provided an update on the player’s fitness:
“He is on the grass but still a long way from being fit.
“He is not training with us, he is with the sports science team, and he is just really getting back to where he was.
“The specialists advised us to leave it alone and just let it heal naturally. He is in a good place, but he is still quite a way off yet.”
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