Dele Alli came close to leaving Tottenham, it has been revealed.

The England midfielder has found himself frozen out this season under manager Jose Mourinho.

And a move to PSG was considered before the summer market shut last month, with Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealing: "Dele Alli was close to a departure for PSG. He could also have been included in the deal for (Gareth) Bale, but Madrid didn't want any new players this summer.

"That could change in January or next summer. He is going through a difficult period with Mourinho."