The Telegraph has recently reported that Newcastle United are eyeing a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Dele Alli in January. However, it is believed that the Magpies could face competition from AS Monaco and Everton in pursuit of the English midfielder. However, the Tyneside outfit will find it difficult to get a deal done for Alli as Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would rather send him overseas if he decides to agree to a loan switch during the winter transfer period (via The Telegraph).
Alli’s Challenging Season At The English Capital Thus Far
The 24-year-old’s career at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has come to a standstill as he is currently not a major part of Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans for this campaign. Alli has been a sporadic presence at North London this season after falling behind Heung-Min Son, Giovani Lo Celso and Steven Bergwijn in Mourinho’s pecking order.
The Milton Keynes-born sensation has been involved in ten matches for Spurs this term, registering two goals and one assist on all fronts. With his role and playing minutes limited, Alli has struggled to give a good account of himself on the field because he is averaging 0.9 shots, 0.6 key passes and 0.1 dribbles per game in the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League group stages. His ball-distribution has also got some room for improvement as he has completed only 77.4% of his attempted passes in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
What Does The England International Offer On The Pitch?
Alli has got the eye to play a decisive pass in the attacking third and can dribble with the ball with ease and grace using his feet. The English talent has previously shown that he can win matches on his own when he is fit and firing on all cylinders. However, those days have been few and far between for him under Mourinho’s stewardship so far.
Alli can keep the ball moving when under pressure from the opposition but needs to be more consistent with his offensive productivity if he wants to stay relevant at the highest level. Plus, he has a low work rate which can sometimes make him a liability on the pitch.
Will Alli Be A Decent Option For The Magpies?
At the moment, the Magpies are lacking creativity in their midfield and attacking departments. If Newcastle can figure out a way to sign Alli on a loan deal, then it will be a massive coup for Steve Bruce. The Tyneside club has got the luxury to guarantee him regular playing minutes which might help them convince the player to seek a move to St. James’ Park during the winter transfer period.
Alli has what it takes to propel Newcastle to a top-half finish in the Premier League standings. With all things considered, he will be a great option for the Magpies as he will enhance the quality of their first-team significantly ahead of the second half of this season.
