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Tottenham key man at centre of transfer duel: Euro giants have to pay this to land him
TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli looks set to be part of a fascinating transfer battle, according to reports.
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The 20-year-old has been in explosive form for Tottenham of late.
A double against Watford on New Year’s Day followed by a brace in the 2-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday night has helped him continue his meteoric rise in the Premier League under Mauricio Pochettino.
Although this is only his second season in England’s top flight, he is making a lot of clubs sit up and take notice.
Dele Alli is on Barcelona and Real Madrid's radars
Dele Alli has shone under Mauricio Pochettino (pictured) this season
Reports have emerged that Real Madrid are lining up a shock move for Alli.
However, according to the Sunday Mirror, the Bernabeu giants will face competition from their bitter rivals Barcelona.
The report suggests the Catalan giants have placed him on their shortlist of targets.
Luis Enrique is keeping an eye on Dele Alli
Providing they were to firm up their interest, it is believed both clubs would have to pay upwards of £70million for his signature.
Real are at a bit of a disadvantage as they are currently under a transfer embargo and can’t buy players until the summer.
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