Dele Alli nears Everton move after completing medical after Frank Lampard is confirmed as manager

Dele Alli is poised to join Everton on a permanent deal from Tottenham after completing a medical. The attacking midfielder is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year contract with Everton, who have also appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager. Ad/> It has been reported that Dele is initially joining on a free transfer, with Everton paying £10 million once he has played 20 games.

Premier League'I've got a job to do' — Rooney rejects Everton's approach to be new manager28/01/2022 AT 16:02 /> /> Dele made a bright start after joining Spurs from MK Dons in 2015 and was soon called up to make his England debut. He was named the PFA Young Player of the Year in 2015/16 and 2016/17 and also included in the PFA Team of the Year in both seasons. Lampard confirmed as new Everton manager Transfer Deadline Day LIVE However, his form has dipped over the last few years and he has found himself on the fringes of the Tottenham first team.

He has made 18 appearances in all competitions so far this season but the majority have been from the bench or under previous manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Alli has not featured in an England squad since 2019 and has fallen behind the likes of Jack Grealish, Mason Mount and Phil Foden in the pecking order. He looks set to be Everton’s second midfield addition after they signed Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United.