Everton and Tottenham are in talks about a permanent deal for midfielder Dele Alli.
Discussions are understood to be at an early stage, though, with a long way still to go before a deal is completed.
The talks involve Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and the north London club’s managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
Everton, however, will not be able to take another player on loan from a Premier League club once they have been loaned Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.
Only two domestic loans are allowed under the current rules and Everton have already signed Anwar El Ghazi on loan from Aston Villa as part of the deal that saw Lucas Digne move to Villa Park earlier in the January window.
‘Alli talks in early stages’
Sky Sports News’ Paul Gilmour at Tottenham’s training ground:
“These are high-level talks involving Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici as they look to finally move on Dele Alli.
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“For the last few windows, he would have been a player they would have considered offers for, maybe looking to get his career back on track with things not going so well at Tottenham of late.
“But it is important to point out these discussions are at an early stage so there is a long way to go. At the very least, we know the clubs are talking about a deal and can they get a permanent deal over the line?”
‘Everton unsure if Alli deal can be done before the deadline’
Sky Sports News’ Vinny O’Connor at Everton’s training ground:
“I think this shows how Everton are going to back their new manager with high-level talks already taking place over the possibility of bringing Alli to Everton.
“What could prove to be prohibitive in this is the fee Dele Alli would command and Everton already have two domestic loan deals as well.
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“We know that Everton also face restrictions from Financial Fair Play because of the money they have spent in recent times.
“The feeling inside the club at the moment is they are unsure how a deal for Alli can be completed before the deadline.
“We’re also waiting to see if Everton can do anymore business because they arguably need reinforcements at centre half and defensive midfield. Plenty for Frank Lampard to do in the transfer market.”
‘Honoured’ Lampard unveiled as Everton manager
Everton have appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace the sacked Rafael Benitez.
Lampard, who arrived at Everton’s Finch Farm training ground on Monday where he was expected to take first-team training for the first time, said: “It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club.
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