Tottenham transfer news: 'Weird' claim emerges on £40m Spurs agreement

Tottenham Hotspur have been clever in how they have structured the 'weird' deal which has taken Dele Alli to Everton, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Frank Lampard was appointed as the Toffees' new boss on deadline day, replacing the sacked Rafa Benitez, and he moved quickly to welcome Alli to Goodison Park from north London.

Despite the transfer window already having closed, Alli's move to Everton was confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Alli revealed working under Lampard, who he admired before hanging up his boots, played a key role in his decision to end his stint with Spurs.

It is understood Tottenham could recoup as much as £40million, but Everton will not be forced into paying the first instalment of cash until the creative midfielder has made 20 appearances for his new employers.

Alli was deemed surplus to requirements before the transfer window even opened for business at the turn of the year.

It came after the 25-year-old was only afforded four starts following Antonio Conte's appointment as Spurs' head coach in November.

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Jones is puzzled by the structure of the deal which has taken Alli to Everton from Premier League rivals Tottenham.

However, the transfer insider believes it makes sense for his former employers as it means Spurs stand to make a sizeable fee.

By the same token, it means the north Londoners could only make a fraction of the £40million fee if Alli does not impress in his new surroundings.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: "That is a bit weird. From Tottenham's point of view, I guess it gives them hope of actually selling the player for a decent fee."

Even though Alli had seen his opportunities lessen