"Spoken to a couple of people" - Sky Sports reporter drops “unbelievable” exit claim on Spurs ace

According to Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge, "not many clubs" are interested in signing unwanted Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in what remains of the January transfer window. 

It's been a frustrating few weeks for the 25-year-old, who was expected to depart the north London outfit after being deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Antonio Conte. 

The Athletic's David Ornstein revealed last month that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is now prepared to let Alli exit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after previously rejecting approaches from Paris Saint-Germain in October 2020 and January 2021.

Consequently, the 37-cap England international has been linked with a move to several Premier League sides by various outlets as he looks to reignite his career. 

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are believed to be leading the race for Alli's signature this winter, although the likes of Brighton, Everton and Burnley are also listed as potential suitors. 

However, with just hours to go before today's 11pm deadline, a Spurs exit still appears to be an unlikely outcome for the creative talent, with no official offers arriving for his services. 

And with Conte's charges set to welcome Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus, opportunities could be even harder to come by for Alli in the second half of the campaign. 

It remains to be seen if any side makes a formal approach for the MK Dons academy graduate in the final stages of the winter window, but he may have to settle for a place on Spurs' bench for the remainder of 2021/22 if not.

Ornstein's initial report claimed that a loan deal was more likely for Alli, given his recent poor form and the fact he still has two-and-a-half years left to run on his current