Former Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has revealed he is edging closer to a return to football, after spending over a year without a club.So far, Dele Alli’s return to the football pitch after his off-field struggles with mental health has not gone as planned.That comeback included a brief spell in Italy with Serie A side Como, but it ended poorly. Alli played just ten minutes under Cesc Fabregas before being sent off on his debut after a challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek.Following a falling out with the club, the former Spurs midfielder terminated his 18-month contract, bringing his stay at Como to an end on 2 September 2025.Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images for Premier LeagueTottenham icon Dele Alli reveals how close he is to a return to footballAlli has since been without a club, but the midfielder continues to train. Spurs Web recently reported that his next chapter has taken him back to London, with Barnet. He has been using their facilities to train on his own, even renting them out.Football, however, is not his only pursuit. Alli has also been actively streaming, and in one of his latest streams, he revealed how close he is to a return.He said: “I know you all wanna know the situation and what’s going on but like I said I’m training every day. There are things lined up, could be things happening soon. If not, there’s multiple different plans of action, but I will be back on the pitch in God’s name.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spurs_home_and_away | 49k (@spurs_home_and_away)Alli backs Harry Kane for Ballon d’OrIt would certainly be welcome to see Alli back on the pitch, but the midfielder also seems to be enjoying streaming. He has been connecting with players and fans, and in one of his streams he spoke with former teammate Harry Kane.Alli made sure to back the England captain when asked who he thought deserved the Ballon d’Or.On a call via the streaming platform, he said: “I’m on Twitch. I was asking who they want me to call and there were a lot of requests for you.”Kane: “Really.”Alli: “Of course, and they have been saying Ballon d’Or, Ballon d’Or, and I have been saying it has to go to one man only.”Kane: “I appreciate it, man.”READ MORE: Aston Villa join Tottenham in Endrick race as Spurs may turn to Igor Matanovic insteadThe post Tottenham icon Dele Alli reveals how close he is to a return to football appeared first on Spurs Web.