Real Madrid are preparing a huge move to try land Tottenham ace Dele Alli in January, according to Don Balon.
The Spanish news outlet claim that the La Liga giants want to try land the 21-year-old when the transfer window re-opens after indentifying him as a top talent.
It is understood that Madrid are willing to offer their midfielder Mateo Kovacic as part of the deal with the Croatian slipping down the pecking order at the Bernabeu.
The report details that Spurs are not prepared to respond to any offers for the England international until at least next summer.
Alli has become a vital first teamer in the past couple of seasons and current Real Madrid holders Madrid want to secure his services.
?Good move for Spurs?
Spurs need to ignore all offers for Alli over the next few years and keep him as an integral part of their side.
They want to win silverware and the attacking midfielder is someone that can play a vital role in success moving forward.
He is already receiving attention from European giants Madrid and the 21-year-old is only going to improve under Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs need to keep Alli at all costs and even the promising Kovacic as part of a deal would not be worth it.
The Englishman has risen quickly at Spurs since his arrival from MK Dons and already has 35 goals in 103 appearances for the North London club.
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Likely to happen?
Alli looks set to stay with Spurs for now, but the club may need to win silverware this season to keep him happy.
A January deal seems very unlikely to go through and Spurs’ decision to rebuff any interest until at least next summer supports that.
Gareth Bale and Luka Modric are two star names that have left the club in the past to join Madrid and there is always a concern that the Spanish club will pick up the top players.
However, Alli looks set to stick it out with Spurs for now and is at a very young part of his career.
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