Everton have done some clever business by agreeing on new terms with Tottenham if Dele Alli signs a new contract, according to Dan Plumley. The 28-year-old is no longer under contract at Goodison Park, but he is training with the Toffees in preparation for a new deal. Under a previous arrangement, Everton would have had to pay Spurs £10 million if Alli made 20 appearances before the end of his contract in North London.
However, Football London stated (14 July) that if Alli agrees to a new agreement on Merseyside, Everton will not owe any immediate cash to Spurs, though future payments may be owed if specific conditions are reached, and a sell-on clause will be included. Plumley, a finance expert who spoke exclusively to Goodison News, believes it is beneficial to all parties involved, saying: “I believe it reduces the risk of the investment for Everton, doesn’t it?”
“There’s no guarantee given the last few years it does work out but everyone knows there’s a player in there somewhere and he’s clearly a talented individual.”If you can get him back into the squad without having to pay Spurs, and you can give him contract terms that work for everyone, that could be a really good business move. “Not having to pay Spurs in terms of the original deal it really derisks the opportunity to bring him back in the team and if you can get him firing again there’s certainly a player in there.”
Everton strike a smart deal with Tottenham for Dele Alli. Alli has had well-documented injury concerns in recent years and has bravely opened up about the violence and suffering he experienced as a child. Everyone hopes that Alli can regain the form that propelled him to prominence as an England player. And ideally it occurs with Everton because, if he can achieve those heights, he would be a huge asset to the club. The revised terms agreed upon with Tottenham appear to be a solution that benefits Everton, Spurs, and Alli, which can only be a good thing if he earns a new Goodison contract.
