Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy reportedly fired Jose Mourinho because he was worried that keeping the manager would result in 10 first-team players leaving the club.
The Portuguese boss was dismissed on Monday after 17 months in charge and just days before Spurs’ League Cup final clash with Manchester City.
The timing of the decision took many by surprise, but Eurosport has revealed that Levy’s call was made with the summer transfer window in mind.
Bale’s future remains up in the air and he previously suggested the plan is to return to Real Madrid when his loan ends this summer.
As for Alli, PSG’s interest in the England midfielder has reduced and Spurs are hopeful that he can return to his best form under a new manager after being largely overlooked by Mourinho.
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