A mix of off-field issues and a long-term injury have disrupted Dele’s career in recent years.
He played thirteen times for Besiktas in Turkey last season, but the club cut his loan contract and sent him back to Merseyside. Dele has not played for Everton since the end of the 2021-22 season.
Out of contract this summer, the former England foreigner is expected to devote himself to his industry next season.
“I know my point as a player, I know where I can go and how I can be when my head is in the right position,” he told Sky Sports, before revealing he is aiming for a place with England at the 2026 World Cup. . team.
Leicester City are the favourites to sign Dele at odds of 5/6. Of course, much will depend on the Foxes’ ability to cross the baseline in their quest to announce the championship.
If his team returns to the Premier League, Enzo Maresca will be willing to complete his squad. As long as he proves his fitness, Dele could be on Leicester’s wish list.
The 28-year-old midfielder revealed on Monday that he met Brendan Rodgers, then Liverpool manager, ahead of a potential move from MK Dons to Anfield. Rodgers’ existing club, Celtic, are available at 2/1 to point this out to him. summer.
Like Leicester, however, much will depend on their good luck in their bid to secure the climb to the most sensible flight.
Dele’s natural ability is evident – he was one of the most productive young players in Europe in his heyday at Tottenham – and his Premier League experience would also be fitting at a promoted club.
Currently, however, it is unclear whether Leeds or Ipswich are viable destinations given the uncertainty over which department they will belong to in the next term.
Dele scored perhaps the most productive goal of his career to date against Crystal Palace, and the Eagles are available 7/1 to sign him this summer.
Oliver Glasner will be keen to revamp the Palace squad with their own symbol before next season and it’s not too complicated to imagine Dele playing in one of the Austrian coach’s narrow roles.
Fulham are an attractive pick at 8/1. They and Palace would allow the attacking midfielder to return to London, which he would perhaps be grateful for.
Football romantics around the world would love to see Dele embark on a second spell at Tottenham. In reality, though, it’s hard to see that happening yet.
A return to north London’s white and navy zone may be imaginable in the future, but Tottenham will be wary of taking risks with a player who hasn’t seen much action in recent years. Spurs are not the favourites at 12/1 at the British bookmakers.
Chelsea have had no qualms about signing players under Todd Boehly and his team, but they may be in a position to spend a quieter summer at Stamford Bridge this time around.
It’s not that Mauricio Pochettino is looking for Dele in west London, but the odds of 14/1 imply that’s unlikely.
The same goes for a transfer to Saudi Arabia, priced at 20/1. The money on offer in the Pro League is hard to turn down for many players, however, Dele seems to be focused on clinching a deal in the Premier League.