Liverpool have opened talks with the League One club over a move for the 18-year-old midfielder.
The deal for Alli, who is viewed as one of the brightest talents outside the Barclays Premier League, could rise to ÂŁ8million.
Liverpool are having to fight off competition for Alli from England’s elite clubs, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United all monitoring his situation.
Written by Steve Milne