Tottenham set clear Alfie Devine price tag as Sheffield United eye permanent deal

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Tottenham Hotspur may soon have a decision to make on the future of Alfie Devine, with Sheffield United interested in signing the attacking midfielder this summer.While there was a lot of excitement about Devine at Hotspur Way two years ago, the 20-year-old’s stock has dropped over the last 18 months as he has not set the world alight in his last two loan spells.While he was reasonably okay during his spell at Westerlo last season, scoring four goals in 21 league appearances, he was completely overshadowed by fellow Tottenham youngster, Luka Vuskovic, who was dominant for the Belgian side.A few days ago, Alasdair Gold predicted that the upcoming season could be make-or-break for Devine, with the youngster needing to make an impression on Thomas Frank this summer.(Credit: Tom Cusden / @cusden)Tottenham name asking price for Alfie DevineTwo weeks ago, it emerged that Sheffield United are showing interest in Alfie Devine, and it was assumed by many that the Blades wanted to sign the youngster on loan.However, it has now been revealed by journalist Alan Nixon on his Patreon that the Championship side could sign the Tottenham man permanently.He asserts that the Yorkshire club, who replaced manager Chris Wilder with Ruben Selles this summer, would have to pay £6m to land the former Wigan Athletic academy player from Spurs this summer.If the Blades do pay the fee, the Lilywhites would be making a profit on Devine, who has only made two senior appearances for Tottenham since his £300,000 move from Wigan.Sheffield United also want to sign another Tottenham youngsterDevine is not the only Spurs youngster who the Blades are eyeing this summer.According to reports, Sheffield United have also expressed an interest in signing Ashley Phillips on the back of his loan spell at Stoke City last season.However, reports indicate that Thomas Frank has urged Tottenham to reject offers for Phillips for the time being, with the Dane keen to take a closer look at the centre-back during pre-season.READ MORE: Five Tottenham youngsters Thomas Frank could promote to the first team alongside Jamie DonleyThe post Tottenham set clear Alfie Devine price tag as Sheffield United eye permanent deal appeared first on Spurs Web.