Speaking to Football Insider, a Tottenham Hotspur source has explained that there is a feeling 'at the top of the club' that chairman Daniel Levy could now sanction a discounted sale for big name Dele Alli at the end of the season - despite previously being prepared to ride out his poor patch.

Indeed, as per this report, Tottenham will more than likely work on a £25 million exit for the Englishman barring an upturn in form - coming after Levy apparently thought Spurs were well placed to keep faith due to the fact he is contracted until 2024 with his best years still ahead of him.

Tottenham U-turn on Alli

As explained by Football Insider, the Lilywhites chairman 'upset' manager Jose Mourinho by blocking Alli's loan move to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain - with financial reasons touted as the reason Levy refused to agree a deal.

Extensive discussions were held with PSG over the switch, but no agreement came to pass, with the 24-year-old remaining at Tottenham.

Now, a source close to the club has told Football Insider there is a feeling at the very top Levy is prepared to sanction a near half-price £25m exit for him in the summer transfer window - coming down from his previous asking price of £45m.

If Alli does leave the club for that amount, it's safe to say it wouldn't exactly be the fairy tale ending for his north London career after a promising start to life.

Transfer Tavern take

He was heralded by previous boss Mauricio Pochettino, with the Argentine even calling him a 'beast' (Sky Sports), but he hasn't earned the same favour from Mourinho.

Levy was apparently prepared to ride out his slump, however, feelings now coming out of the club may indicate the chairman is willing to perform a drastic U-turn.

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