Dele Alli was set to join Adana Demirspor before Frank Lampard robbed Everton transfer, Turkish club chief claims

FRANK LAMPARD’s appointment at Everton prompted Dele Alli to ‘break the deal’ with Turkish club Adana Demirspor to join them on loan.

Alli joined Everton on time days in one long move from Tottenhamended his seven-year relationship with the North Londoners.

first

The England abandoned in connection with a loan transferred during the January term, with Newcastle one of the interested teams in his signature.

to the end new Toffees boss, Lampard landing Alli permanent transfer at the eleventh hour, robbing Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor’s attempt to sign him in the process.

Turkish newspaper Milliyet reports that a loan agreement has been agreed for Alli to join them, with his brother even flying to Turkey to discuss.

But everything changed after Lampard’s date, and his pursuit of Alli caused the move to Turkey to fall apart.

Club president Murat Sancak is quoted as saying: “We have an agreement with Tottenham about Dele Alli. They will lend us.

“Even his brother went to Turkey. The transfer is almost done.

⚽ Read ours Move blog News Live for the latest rumors, gossip and deals done

“At that time, when Lampard went to Everton, he broke our agreement.”

Lampard was announced as Everton manager on the deadline date and secured move for both Donny van de Beek and Alli within hours of taking charge.

It is reported that Alli has also been offered to a number of French clubs by Spurs on loan during January.

But in the end, the midfielder opted for a permanent move to Goodison Park.

He joined on a first name FREE transfer, but various performance-related add-ons mean the Toffees could end up making £40m.

The first part will be £10m, which will cost after Alli has made 20 appearances for the club.

⚽ Read ours Move blog News Live for the latest rumors, gossip and deals done