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Dele All is currently a free agent after his Everton contract ended in the summer
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Former England midfielder Dele Alli could be thrown a lifeline following the expiration of his contract at Everton this summer. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after his deal at Goodison came to an end in June and has not played a competitive game for more than a year, with his last appearance coming in February 2023 during a loan spell with Turkish side Besiktas. Alli continued to train with Everton during the summer and went on the Toffees’ pre-season tour to Ireland as he looked to earn a new deal, but that trail appears to have gone cold in recent weeks. However, the former Tottenham man’s next opportunity may have presented itself as the midfielder looks to get his career back on track. According to Italian outlet Secolo XIX, Serie A side Genoa have sounded out Dele as a potential replacement for midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi, who suffered a serious ankle injury earlier this month. Genoa’s interest in Dele comes after the club backed out of a move for another free agent, Antonio Candreva, with club directors said to be worried about dressing room harmony, if they moved for the former Inter and Lazio winger. Dele would need to prove his fitness if the club were to move for him, but while question marks exist, the club remain interested in signing the 37-time England international, who was a key part of the Three Lions’ run to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. A decline in form and fitness saw Dele’s career stall after his 2018 high point when Transfermarkt valued him at €100million, The former MK Dons youth product opened up about some of the issues he had faced during an interview with Gary Neville last year, including a six-week stint in rehab following his Besiktas loan spell for sleeping pill addiction and mental health issues. VIDEO The ONLY Way Man City Can Survive Without Rodri In Four Four Two’s view, it would be fantastic to see Dele playing regular football again, as it wasn’t so long ago he was one of Europe’s most promising midfield talents. He would obviously need to prove his fitness if he was to become a regular in Serie A, but he will no doubt have the support of plenty within the game, as evidenced by the backing that Everton have shown him in recent months. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and Leeds Live among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool demands revealed to PREVENT Real Madrid transfer: report Manchester United won't rush to sack Erik ten Hag - due to the cost: report EA FC 25: 10 of the best cheap beasts to start your Ultimate Team Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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