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Dele Alli wanted by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in record transfer deal, says Barcelona legend Xavi

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign Tottenham star Dele Alli in a world record deal this summer, according to Barcelona legend Xavi.

The 21-year-old England ace is being tracked by Europe’s elite, including Real Madrid.

Xavi says Etihad boss Pep Guardiola is a big admirer of Dele Alli and his style of play
Xavi says Pep Guardiola is a big admirer of Dele Alli and his style of play
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And Xavi has revealed ex-Barca chief Guardiola is looking to snap-up the PFA young player of the year to help bring trophies back to the Etihad.

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Spurs would demand a world record fee eclipsing Paul Pogba’s £89m switch from Juventus to Manchester United last summer.

Spanish World Cup winner Xavi said: “I speak with Pep, and I know he thinks it is important to sign English players.

“I am sure in the summer he will look also across Europe for players to improve the squad, but also I expect him to look in The Premier League as well.

Dele Alli has had another outstanding season for Spurs and now big clubs are queuing up to sign him
England midfielder Dele Alli has had another outstanding season for Tottenhm and now big clubs are queuing up to sign him
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Barcelona legend Xavi has the ear of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and knows the players he rates
Barcelona legend Xavi has the ear of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and knows the players the Manchester City manager rates
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Etihad chief Pep Guardiola is looking for top English talent to bolster their hopes next season
Etihad chief Pep Guardiola is looking for top English talent to bolster their hopes
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“At the moment the best English player there is and also one of the best in Europe is Dele Alli. We are looking at a very special player.”

He added: “Technically he is the sort of player that Pep likes, the sort of player that suits the style of game that Pep likes his teams to play.

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“I am sure it is not going to be a player that Tottenham will want to let go, but we know Manchester City have big resources.”

Guardiola is set to end his first season at the Etihad without a trophy after losing 2-1 to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.

He faces a fight to even make the top four in the Premier League and could miss out on a Champions League spot.

 

Dele Alli has become a key player in the midfield of both Tottenham and England
Dele Alli has become a key player in the midfield of both Tottenham and England
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City will have competition to sign Alli, with Madrid, Bayern Munich and French champions PSG all interested.

Alli joined Tottenham from League One side MK Dons for just £5m in 2014.

He has gone on to become a Three Lions regular and be named PFA young player of the year two years in a row.

The midfielder has hit 26 goals in his 63 games for Tottenham.

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