Even if a real approach to PSG has regularly been denied by several London sources, the name of Dele Alli, the 24-year-old Tottenham striker, has recently been associated with the capital club because of his profile: a star world in difficulty, likely to be loaned.
Especially since Paris, actively looking for a midfielder, also seeks to compensate for the departure of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in attack.
This Wednesday evening, José Mourinho, the coach of Tottenham, cooled even more those who hoped to see this track gain momentum by October 5.
Not selected in the group during the last two meetings, Dele Alli will integrate the one who faces this Thursday Shkendija (North Macedonia) for the third qualifying round of the Europa League.
Asked if Alli would stay this season at Tottenham, Mourinho replied: "I think, I can even say that I am convinced, that he will be there".
He then hit the nail on the head in a press conference: "I always told you that he would have his opportunities, that there is no problem at all with what is left and that, like any other player, this are its benefits that are the most important.
He comes to North Macedonia, he will have a chance to play and it will be important for him that he performs well ”.
Sometimes criticized for its lack of consistency
Talented and very promising in his early years, Alli has sometimes been criticized for his lack of consistency over the past 2 years, losing his place in the England team, while the arrival of Gareth Bale will ultimately increase competition among the Spurs.
But Alli has the cards and his future in hand, assured the Portuguese.
"There is a tendency which is now, when a player is good or not good, to give the responsibility to the coach, either because he gives him the love he needs or because he gives him the blows with sticks when necessary, explained the Special One.
I think 99% is the player's responsibility.
Me, I have 1%.
If Alli plays a minute or 90 minutes, it will be up to him to show us what he's worth, it's that easy.
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