Sean Dyche is eyeing a “spectacular revival” of Dele Alli’s career at Everton as the club close in on bringing the midfielder back, according to the Liverpool Echo.
The outlet reported on 12 July that the Toffees hierarchy were on the brink of an agreement with their Tottenham counterparts over a deal that would give them to “green light” to make a formal offer and re-sign the 28-year-old.
The Athletic had earlier reported that an agreement was close between the two clubs to revise the payment structure that would have entitled Spurs to a “significant” payment in the event of a new Dele contract.
He hasn’t played for the club since 13 August 2022, and hasn’t played a game for anyone since returning injured from a loan spell at Besiktas two seasons ago.
Dyche had success in getting Dominic Calvert-Lewin through long-running injury issues and is now “relishing the challenge” of getting Dele’s career back on track.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin return for Everton provide Dele Alli blueprint
Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Harrison and Tim Iroegbunam have already been brought in during the transfer window but a new deal for the free agent is perhaps the most eye-catching.
At his best he would be arguably the best player in the Toffees squad and although he hasn’t hit those heights in a long time there is clearly some confidence he’s on the up after a rough few seasons on and off the pitch.
