Aston Villa have made a late charge to steal MK Dons wonderkid Dele Alli from under Newcastle's noses. It is understood Paul Lambert has launched an ambitious attempt to land the 18-year-old midfielder before Monday's transfer deadline. As revealed by Sportsmail last week, Newcastle have made Alli a primary transfer target this month. Aston Villa have made a late charge to steal MK Dons wonderkid Dele Alli from under Newcastle's noses The Magpies have been locked in talks with MK Dons in recent days and a £5million deal - which would see Alli head back to the League One club - has now been agreed.
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Newcastle have made Dele Alli a primary transfer target this month
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Magpies have agreed a £5million deal for the MK Dons midfielder
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18-year-old would be loaned back to League One club for rest of season
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