Three favourites to sign Dele Alli on free transfer revealed as luckless midfielder eyes return to British football after ending latest nightmare at Como

English midfielder Dele finds himself in the free agent pool once again after experiencing a nightmare spell in Italy. The 29-year-old managed just one appearance for Como before seeing his deal terminated.

That solitary outing, which came off the bench in a meeting with AC Milan, lasted less than 10 minutes before he was shown a red card. Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas - who is now in charge of Como - has brought a failed experiment to a close.

Dele has not started a game since February 2023, when his final outing for Besiktas during a troubled loan spell in Turkey was cut short when being hauled off at half-time in a match. No upturn in fortune was enjoyed after returning to Everton.

The ex-Tottenham star is now waiting on another offer and a fresh start. According to the Daily Mail, ambitious Championship outfits are mulling over moves for Dele. A return to the EFL ranks, where he previously represented MK Dons, could help to get him back on track.

The Mail claims: “Birmingham City, Wrexham, and West Brom have emerged as the favourites in the beauty contest to sign Alli. The first two offer the tantalising appeal of glitz and glamour.

“Birmingham, partly fuelled by the cash and interference of NFL legend Tom Brady, have made a strong start to life in the Championship.

“Wrexham, their fellow promotees from League One, have the Hollywood draw of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - did anybody mention? - and splashed £33 million on medium-to-big-name Championship signings this summer.”

Dele would add more Premier League experience to the ranks at Birmingham and Wrexham, while allowing him to star in popular documentaries. He can sign for a new club outside of the transfer window after becoming a free agent.