Besiktas sporting director Ceyhun Kazanci has revealed 'intense talks' took place with Dele Alli before he moved to the club and the on-loan Everton man is working 'intensely' to return to his best.
The midfielder joined Everton from Tottenham in February and made 11 appearances, but just one start, for the Goodison Park club last season. Alli then made two substitute outings - in league defeats against Chelsea and Aston Villa - for the Blues this season.
A two-time winner of the PFA's Young Player of the Year award, the England man did not score or register an assist in 13 games for Frank Lampard's side. And following a slow start to the campaign, Everton allowed Alli depart the club during the summer transfer window, with joining Besiktas on a season-long loan deal.
