Dele Alli has told Tottenham Hotspur that he would reject a move to Manchester City if they ever came calling, according to Don Balon.

What's the word?

Over the last few years, the midfielder has become a regular member of the Tottenham first team, as well as a fully-fledged England international.

This season, the 21-year-old has taken time to find his best form but there is no denying his ability on the pitch.

Don Balon claims that City manager Pep Guardiola is an admirer of Alli, but after he described Spurs as the "Harry Kane team", the midfielder has ruled out ever moving to the Etihad Stadium.

The Spanish report states that manager Mauricio Pochettino has been told by the young player that he would not sign for City even if they offered £177m.

Should we take this with a pinch of salt?

If true, then there is no doubt that Alli has plenty of loyalty towards Spurs, and he should given that it has been the ideal platform for him to become a hit in the Premier League.

However, things can change so quickly in football and unfortunately nowadays it is rare to see star players become one-club men.

If Alli continues to progress, he will attract interest from the world's top clubs, potentially including rival league heavyweights, as well as Spain's giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

A footballer's career is short, so a player could not be blamed for wanting to take that next step.

In Alli's case, he is still very young and will have plenty of opportunities to move on if he continues to perform at an elite level.

Right now, Tottenham is the best place for him.

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