Tottenham January transfer guide: Dele Alli future set to dominate Jose Mourinho plans

Dan Kilpatrick @Dan_KP30 December 2020

Tottenham's January window is set to be dominated by Dele Alli's future, with the England international expected to leave the club after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho.

A move to Paris Saint-Germain would make sense for Dele on a number of levels, particularly now Mauricio Pochettino is set to be named as successor to Thomas Tuchel.

The 24-year-old wants regular football to reignite his career and would welcome the challenge of playing overseas, while Spurs could allow him to join a club on the continent permanently or on loan after chairman Daniel Levy rebuffed an approach from PSG in the summer.

Dele's departure would increase Mourinho's desire for a new midfielder and the Spurs manager also wants an experienced centre-half – but the priority for Spurs in January is offloading unwanted players.

The club will again look for a taker for Danny Rose, who has six months remaining on his contract, while Gedson Fernandes is expected to be recalled early from his loan by parent club Benfica. Third-choice goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga will also be offered to clubs and serious offers for Serge Aurier would have to be considered given his contract situation.

They may consider loan offers for Jack Clarke after deciding to keep the young winger in the summer.

RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer is a leading target – particularly if Dele leaves – and Mourinho would love a centre-back in the Thiago Silva mould.

The manager is keeping an eye of Sergio Ramos' situation at Real Madrid, with the veteran out of contract in the summer, while they could renew their interest in Milan Skriniar of Inter Milan.

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