Dele Alli should be approaching his prime, instead a move to Besiktas is likely another step in a sad decline

Dele Alli is linked with a move to Besiktas

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Real Madrid once appeared Dele Alli’s most likely destination outside English football, so it is jarring he is weighing up an approach from Besiktas, even considering his sad decline.

Everton are open to allowing Dele to move to the Turkish club, who are interested in a loan or permanent deal, just seven months after his free transfer from Tottenham to Goodison Park.