Tottenham believe they are virtually certain of keeping Dele Alli this summer. Alli recently signed a new long-term contract at White Hart Lane, yet fears were surfacing that one of Europe’s big guns would pursue the England star this summer after another outstanding season.
Real Madrid and Manchester City have both shown a concrete interest in luring the 20-year-old midfielder away from north London.
But Tottenham officials are growing increasingly confident that neither club will solidify their interest during the summer window.
Real Madrid are in the market for a major signing this summer but Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is fast emerging as their primary target ahead of next season.
Likewise, City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be prioritising other positions, while Etihad chiefs know the chances of Spurs chairman Daniel Levy selling Alli to a direct rival are remote.
With that in mind, Spurs are confident of avoiding an unwanted transfer saga for Alli at least for this summer.
Bayern Munich and PSG have been credited with an interest in the Milton Keynes-born Alli, who has already surpassed his goal tally of last season, with 18 goals in all competitions to date.
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