A switch to the Bernabeu for Alli would also see him work with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who the young Englishman has been compared to many times. The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. ved from Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2012 after four years at White Hart LaneAP:Associated Press6Gareth Bale switched to Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2013 for a then world record £85millionBut Alli has been unable to help Spurs progress past the group stages of the Champions League this season, where they were bumped into the Europa League. b in Europe and will surely be laughing all the way to the bank if he can pull off the deal. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. BENFICAS president has confirmed Manchester United target Victor Lindelof does have a release clause. s, results and live match commentaryAnd boss Antonio Conte is hopeful of securing a £21million deal for the full-back as he looks to bolster his squad for the title run-in over the next five months. rts daily LIVE blogGetty Images5James Rodriguez with Champions League trophy, though he was an unused subReal Madrids squad is paper thin and the Colombian will be needed as back-up for the remainder of the campaign. on the Zenit midfielder whose contract is up in the summer and has made it clear he is desperate for a move. EPA5James Rodriguez is still a class act and a target for many top, European clubsReal Madrid player.