Preston North End are prepared to break their transfer record after Alfie Devine’s impressive loan spell, but the Tottenham Hotspur youngster still has the final say over his future amid growing interest from elsewhere.Alfie Devine is among the Tottenham Hotspur loanees to have impressed during the 2025-26 season, joining the likes of Luka Vuskovic and Will Lankshear in enjoying stellar campaigns away from N17.The midfielder made the number 10 shirt his own at Preston North End, registering eight goals and eight assists in all competitions for the Championship side.His standout displays have caught the attention of several clubs, including Preston, who hold a £4.5m option-to-buy clause for Devine.Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty ImagesTottenham midfielder Alfie Devine faces Preston decision after £4.5m clause was triggeredThe Lancashire Post has now reported that, following his stellar campaign with the Championship side, Preston have opted to activate the option-to-buy clause in Devine’s deal.The £4.5m fee negotiated when Devine first secured his move last summer represents a substantial outlay for Preston, who are prepared to break their transfer record on a single player, effectively doubling their previous highest fee.However, while Spurs will be eager to make their first sale ahead of a major summer rebuild, Devine still holds all the cards. Preston must now wait to discover whether the 21-year-old is willing to return permanently, with crunch talks set to take place in the coming weeks.Preston North End face competition for Alfie DevineDevine is certainly not short of suitors and appears in no rush to resolve his future, with several options available to him this summer.Spurs Web reported earlier this week that Celtic are also interested in the attacking midfielder and could yet move for his signature.The report explained that the Scottish side is currently waiting for the finalisation of Amr Zedan’s takeover of the club and, as a result, is only exploring free transfers and loan additions for the time being.There is also interest in Devine from several Championship clubs, while relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on the Spurs youngster as well.READ MORE: Tottenham fans left divided as Manchester City enter race for Pedro PorroThe post £4.5m Tottenham clause has been triggered: Alfie Devine faces major transfer decision appeared first on Spurs Web.