Dele Alli to Everton: Newcastle fail in late bid to hijack Tottenham midfielder transfer
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Newcastle United have made a last-minute attempt to beat Everton to the signature of Dele, though have moved too late to hijack the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder's move. Newcastle subsequently turned their attentions to a loan bid for Dele, despite Everton being in the final stages of completing a permanent deal for the 25-year-old. Dele is set to become Frank Lampard’s first permanent signing after being appointed as the successor to Rafael Benitez earlier on Monday, as part of a structured transfer dependent on add-ons and appearances. Premier League rules state that clubs can loan no more than two players from top-flight rivals during one season, which has forced Everton sign Dele on a permanent deal.