Everton have conducted some smart business that suits all parties after agreeing new terms with Tottenham if Dele Alli signs a new deal, Dan Plumley has said.
The 28-year-old is now out of contract at Goodison Park but is training with the Toffees in pre-season in the hope of earning a new deal.
Under a previous agreement, Everton would have had to fork out £10million to Spurs if Alli reached 20 appearances before what would have been the expiry of his deal in North London.
But Football London reported (14 July) that Everton won’t owe any immediate cash to Spurs if Alli agrees a new deal on Merseyside, though future payments could be due if certain criteria are met while a sell-on clause would be inserted.
Finance Expert Plumley, speaking exclusively to Goodison News, thinks it is good for everyone involved, saying: “I think it de-risks a lot of the investment doesn’t it for Everton?
“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.