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title: "Newcastle: Frank McAvennie makes Dele Alli claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-frank-mcavennie-makes-dele-alli-claim/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-12-17T13:08:06Z"
modified: "2021-12-17T13:08:06Z"
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# Newcastle: Frank McAvennie makes Dele Alli claim

**Pundit Frank McAvennie has urged Newcastle to launch a move for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-told-to-complete-signing-of-phenomenal-alli-after-tottenham-update-today/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Alli to leave, Newcastle in contact

A Spurs source has informed [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-told-to-complete-signing-of-phenomenal-alli-after-tottenham-update-today/) that the club are willing to move Alli on in the [January window](https://www.givemesport.com/1754870-january-transfer-window-2022-when-does-it-open-when-does-it-close-and-which-players-are-going-to-move), with the 25-year-old not in Antonio Conte’s plans.

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Alli has featured in just [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dele-alli/leistungsdaten/spieler/207929) minutes of Premier League action under Conte, with Tottenham allegedly open to loan, loan-to-buy or permanent transfers.

[Reports from Teamtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/exclusive-toon-contact-dele-alli-over-deal-but-want-clause-included) have revealed that the Magpies have been in contact with Spurs regarding a move for Alli and would want an option to buy, as long as they avoid relegation.

### The Latest: McAvennie’s claim

McAvennie was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-told-to-complete-signing-of-phenomenal-alli-after-tottenham-update-today/) regarding the news on Alli.

He appeared to urge Newcastle to follow through with the approach and launch a move for the attacking midfielder, although he did have one concern in regards to being involved in a relegation battle.

> “He’s a good player, there’s no doubting that.
>
> “Going to Newcastle? What an asset he would be to them if he got his form back.
>
> “If he plays as well as we know he can, he is the man to save them.
>
> “What concerns me is whether you want him in the trenches with you.
>
> “Is he going to put his foot in and do the dirty work in a relegation fight?
>
> “I’m not saying he won’t or can’t. We have just never seen it before.
>
> “If the option is there for Newcastle and they have already secured the new defenders they need.
>
> “I think they could do a lot worse than getting Alli in, even on loan.
>
> “He can be phenomenal on his day.”

### The Verdict: Sign

A loan with an option to buy next season, as long as Eddie Howe keeps Newcastle in the Premier League, seems to be a smart move.

Howe has just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/kader/verein/762) senior attacking midfielder on the books at this moment in time in Miguel Almiron, with the 27-year-old yet to contribute to a goal in [14](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/miguel-almiron/leistungsdaten/spieler/272999) league appearances.

Alli has [88](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dele-alli/leistungsdaten/spieler/207929) Premier League goal contributions in [179](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dele-alli/leistungsdaten/spieler/207929) games, so would add that attacking threat and experience that could prove priceless in the second half of the season.

[***In other news, find out which ‘sensational’ signing NUFC are now ‘closing in’ on here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/kieran-trippier-atletico-madrid-premier-league-3/)