Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken of his great admiration for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli.

Alli is one of a trio of Tottenham players monitored by Guardiola this season, along with Kyle Walker and Danny Rose.

“Mauricio Pochettino has to stay calm," the Catalan told Sky Sports. “Dele Alli will be his player next season. I am pretty sure about that.

“We don't want him.

“He is a fantastic player, good, new, English footballer.

“He's a fighter. He's good.

“He's someone who attacks the box and is one of the most fantastic players I have ever seen in my life.

“But Manchester City doesn't want Dele Alli."