Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli picked up his first ever red card last month and now he has been banned by UEFA.

The governing body has confirmed that Alli will serve a three-game suspension the next time Spurs compete in a European competition.

The England international was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Brecht Dejaegere in a 2-2 draw with Europa League opponents Gent at Wembley in February.

If Spurs finish in the top three of the Premier League, then Alli will be unavailable for half of the team’s group games in the Champions League.

If Mauricio Pochettino’s men finish fourth, then the qualifying games will be included in the ban.

Similarly, if the North London outfit seal a Europa League spot, Alli will be absent for the early stages of the competition.

Even though it is not an immediate issue for Spurs, it will be a huge blow to lose Alli, who has scored seven goals in all competitions so far this season.

After the news was announced by UEFA, football fans have given their reactions on Twitter.

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Everton manager Ronald Koeman confirmed after their 4-2 win against Premier League holders Leicester City at Goodison Park on Sunday that the club will be forced to sell midfielder Ross Barkley this summer unless he commits his future to the club.

The 23-year-old put in a man of the match performance in the victory against the Foxes – setting up Romelu Lukaku for the Belgian’s first goal with a brilliant cross – but he could be on his way out of Goodison Park at the end of the season with talks over a new contract seemingly not progressing.

The England international’s current deal with the Toffees runs out in the summer of 2018 and Koeman clearly isn’t keen to keep any player that doesn’t want to be with the Merseyside outfit.

The Dutchman said: “We offer him a new contract, and there are two possibilities. One, he signs that contract. If he doesn’t sign that contract then we need to sell the player.”

Barkley, who has scored four goals and provided a further eight assists in the top flight this term, is clearly frustrating his manager – and potentially the supporters too – with the continued uncertainty.

Here are THREE reasons Everton should cash in on Barkley this summer…

His lack of progression

When Barkley burst onto the scene at Goodison Park as a 17-year-old, there were certainly glimpses that he could go on to be something special because of his technical ability.

While he is a key first team player now, he perhaps hasn’t realised his full potential yet – especially when you compare him to someone like Dele Alli – and maybe it would be the best solution for both parties if he moves on at the end of the season. A new challenge could do him a world of good.

His mentality

Even though he was born in Liverpool and has spent all of his youth career and senior career with the Toffees – aside from brief loan spells with Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United – he has so far failed to commit his future to the club.

Rather than feeling he owes Everton something for the faith they have shown in him, it seems as though he is waiting to see if they secure European football or not before choosing to whether to commit his future to the Merseyside outfit.

While that may seem fair enough because of his ambitions, it isn’t helpful for a team that is looking to build its foundations for the future.

Transfer fee

While some may feel that the 23-year-old hasn’t made the strides he should have during his career, he has still received a lot of praise for his performances this season, despite the fact that he enjoyed a more fruitful 2015/16 campaign.

Even though he only has just over a year left on his contract, because he is English and has the potential to go on to become a key player in the Premier League, he will still be in demand and Everton could secure a large, potentially Jon Stones level, fee for his services.

Do you agree, Toffees fans? Let us know below.

According to reports in the Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, via The Sun, Chelsea are ready to outbid Premier League rivals Manchester United in the battle to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.

What’s the word, then?

Well, former Blues boss Jose Mourinho is understood to be keen to bring the highly-rated Croatia international to Old Trafford this summer and was said to be lining up a £50m offer for the 28-year-old, but now the Portuguese manager’s former club are ready to offer £55m for Perisic.

Inter only signed the attacker from Wolfsburg in 2015 but as they are in danger of missing out on European football next term – and they are under pressure to balance the book under the strict financial fair play rules – they could be forced to cash in on one of their star men at the end of the campaign.

How has he done this season?

Despite the fact that it has been a disappointing campaign for Inter as they currently sit seventh in the Serie A table and they were knocked out of the Europa League in the group stages, the 28-year-old has enjoyed a positive personal season.

He has scored 10 goals and provided a further nine assists in 37 appearances in all competitions for the Italian giants, while he was also one of Croatia’s standout players during their Euro 2016 campaign last summer.

Where would he fit in at Stamford Bridge?

The Croatian would provide some more strength in depth across the wide areas and would be competing with the likes of Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian for a spot in Antonio Conte’s starting XI.

What’s the verdict, then?

Whether Chelsea or Manchester United are willing to spend the reported amounts on Perisic remains to be seen, but he has certainly shown over the course of the last few years that he has the ability to make an impact in England.

The Blues do need more competition in the wide attacking areas, and they would of course love to get one over on Mourinho if possible.

Former Everton defender and Liverpool Echo columnist Michael Ball believes there could be some “surprise departures” from the club this summer in what looks set to be another busy transfer window.

With the Toffees looking set to end the season in seventh position following a drop off in their form in recent weeks, Ronald Koeman will be looking to make some big additions in order to try and cope with the demands of Europa League football next term, as well as moving the Merseyside outfit one step closer to competing for a Champions League qualification spot.

The Dutchman has already been linked with a number of new players, but Ball – who scored eight goals in 121 appearances for Everton between 1996 and 2001 – believes those coming into the club could put the futures of some first team players into doubt.

The form of Morgan Schneiderlin, Tom Davies and Idrissa Gueye has already limited Gareth Barry’s playing time this season for example, and he could look to move on to pastures new to ensure he is playing regularly if there are any more arrivals in the centre of midfield.

The 47-year-old told the Liverpool Echo: “There promises to be a revolving door at Goodison this summer.

“But as well as the expected glut of incomings, there could also be a series of exits. And I wouldn’t rule out there being some surprise departures either.”

“Everton will need a squad big enough to be able to handle the added demands of Europa League football but Ronald Koeman has made it clear that having too many players creates too many problems.

“For example, Gareth Barry looks like facing more time on the bench against next season so will he want to stay?”

After taking just one point from the last nine available, Everton host Watford on Friday night before travelling to face Arsenal at the Emirates on the final day of the Premier League season.

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According to reports on The Telegraph, West Ham United’s owners are ready to back manager Slaven Bilic in the transfer market this summer and are eyeing up a move for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.

What’s the word, then?

Well, despite continued that speculation that Bilic would get the sack at the end of the season following a disappointing campaign, the Irons owners have no intention of getting rid of the Croatian and are aiming to make some big signings that will make a statement this summer.

One of the players they are said to be interested in is Toure, whose contract at the Etihad Stadium runs out at the end of the campaign.

The 33-year-old is yet to agree a new deal with the Citizens, and manager Pep Guardiola may feel it’s time to bring an end to his seven-year stint in Manchester.

Would West Ham be able to afford him?

As he could be available on a free transfer that wouldn’t be too much of a problem, but his wages could be.

The Ivory Coast international is understood to be on a huge amount of money at City and he would have to take a significant pay cut if he was to move to the London Stadium.

The interest does suggest that the club hasn’t learnt from his previous mistakes, as it is hardly a signing for the future.

Where would he fit in?

The 33-year-old has perhaps played his most effective football as a box-to-box or attacking midfielder over the years, but he has often played a deeper role in recent seasons as he gets older.

Depending on what formation Bilic intends to play next season – the 3-4-3 system seems to have been a success in recent weeks – Toure could play a more attacking role alongside a defensive midfielder in the centre of the pitch.

He would certainly add some goals from there too, and that is something that the Irons need to take the pressure off of the strikers and Michail Antonio.

Would he want to move to West Ham?

If he wants to stay in the Premier League, then yes he probably would.

Because of his age he certainly isn’t going to have a pick of the top clubs and the Irons would likely be one of the biggest sides that would be interested in him.

After 32 games, the most of any Premier League referee, Michael Oliver will be hoping for a quiet end to a taxing season when he officiates Arsenal’s clash with Everton on Sunday.

The Gunners have an outside chance of sneaking into the top four, but with Everton’s campaign already done and dusted Oliver will be expecting a relatively drama-free afternoon.

Yet, the 32-year-old’s previous outings this term suggest otherwise; he’s awarded almost one penalty every two matches this season – the highest average in the Premier League – and Arsenal have been amongst the biggest victims, with Oliver awarding three against them from five games.

That will be a concern to Arsenal fans and some of the Gunners’ other returns when Oliver is involved make equally grim reading; they’ve picked up just 0.8 points with Oliver officiating term, winning just one of his five games in charge.

Likewise, although the neutrals prefer matches to flow and Oliver is amongst the division’s most reluctant in terms of fouls per game, fouls per tackle and cards per game, that doesn’t necessarily suit the Gunners. They rank 15th throughout the Premier League for fouls whereas Everton come in at fifth, suggesting Oliver will be lenient towards the visitors’ more aggressive style of play.

If there’s one statistic working in Arsenal’s favour, however, it’s Oliver’s strong home bias, with almost two thirds of the games he’s refereed this season ending in victory for the hosts and only 15.6% ending in wins for the away side.

Clearly, however, Arsenal don’t have the best of luck when they come up against Oliver, which doesn’t bode well for their Champions League hopes. Everton, meanwhile, should expect a spot kick in their favour at the Emirates Stadium.

Who should be wearing the number one shirt for Liverpool has been a topic of hot debate over the past season for Reds fans and neutrals alike.

Loris Karius was expected to take the jersey with both hands after signing from Mainz last summer, however his abysmal form at the start of the season saw him left out for much of the remainder of the year. Karius has only three clean sheets to his name this season, and has conceded 1.2 goals per game.

In his place, Simon Mignolet has also flattered to deceive, with recent weeks perhaps being an exception. While the former Sunderland keeper has shown some promise, his record between the sticks leaves much to admired when compared to the Premier League’s best. Mignolet has kept only nine clean sheets all season, and conceded 1.1 goals per game.

An interesting name however has now been thrown into the mix in the form of Porto and former Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas. The Liverpool Echo claim the club are baffled by the rumours, but the idea of signing the former Champions League winner when his contract expires this summer is an interesting one nonetheless.

So who do you think should start in goal next season, Liverpool fans – Karius, Mignolet or Casillas?

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is keen on becoming the new Southampton manager, reports the Daily Mail.

What’s the word?

The Saints are looking for a new leader following the departure of Claude Puel, who was sacked earlier this week after just one season in charge of the club.

Numerous names have been banded about, including Thomas Tuchel, who according to Sky Sports, has ruled himself out of the running as he waits for a club in the Champions League.

The Daily Mail reports that Giggs, who has not yet had a job in full-time management, is impressed with Southampton’s infrastructure, and feels that it is the perfect club for him to begin his career.

The Welshman’s only previous coaching roles came at United, where he was assistant boss to David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.

He had a temporary spell as interim manager at Old Trafford following Moyes’s sacking in 2014, and he oversaw two wins and two draws in the Premier League.

Should Giggs be given a chance?

The 43-year-old has been taking his time in moving into management as he waits for the right job, and while he may feel that it is the right fit, it is a risk for Southampton.

Giggs ended his association with United last year, and since then has focused on TV punditry roles, but he remains interested in coaching.

Even though the Welshman has huge pedigree in the football world, it would be worth cutting his teeth at a club in a lower league rather than one in the top flight.

From Southampton’s point of view, Giggs is an attractive prospect, but they need stability and in order to do that they should target a coach who has experience and can help the club build over a number of years.

Puel’s dismissal has not come as a huge shock, but whoever gets the role will have to try to improve on the club’s eighth-placed finish last season, which would be a big ask for Giggs.

Tottenham Hotspur have no interest in signing Sporting Lisbon star Adrien Silva, despite reports stating otherwise, claims football.london.

What’s the word?

The Daily Star recently claimed that Spurs are prepared to put forward a £17.5m offer for Silva.

According to Record, any potential suitors have been told that they will have to fork out £26m in order to get the Portugal international’s signature.

However, football.london states that Spurs have no interest in Silva and are instead putting their faith in young players, including Harry Winks.

It is believed that the club are confident that the 21-year-old can become a solid player in the team after he made 33 appearances in all competitions last season.

Are Spurs making the right call?

It is a brave decision by the club, but Mauricio Pochettino has proven that he can get the best out of young players.

Dele Alli has become a first-team regular at the age of 21 following his 2015 move from MK Dons, while Harry Kane has thrived over the last few years.

The 23-year-old has won the Golden Boot for the past two seasons, racking up 54 Premier League goals during that time.

So, while it is a big call putting faith in Winks, Spurs have proven that giving young players a chance does pay off.

With regards to Silva, he would be a positive member of the Tottenham squad.

He netted six goals and created four assists during 36 appearances, but by sticking by Winks, Spurs can boost the youngster’s development while also saving some money.

AC Milan winger M’Baye Niang has put talks over a move to Everton on hold as he is waiting for Arsenal to make an offer, according to Calciomercato.

What’s the story?

The Merseyside club are believed to have come to a financial agreement with Milan regarding Niang.

Calciomercato claim that the two parties have shaken hands on a fee of €15m (£13.2m), but the subject of the bid seems to be having second thoughts.

The Italian publication claims that the French winger is not convinced that a move to Everton is the right option for him.

It has been suggested that he is waiting for a so-called bigger club to come in for him, more specifically Arsenal.

What should Everton do?

If this transfer snag involved an elite world-class player, then it would be understandable if the Merseyside outfit did all that they could to convince said footballer to move to Goodison Park.

However, Niang is not at that level yet, and even though he has talent, he is yet to prove that he can make it at the top level.

Since joining Milan in 2012, the 22-year-old has had loan spells at Montpellier, Genoa and Watford.

Given that he is believed to be waiting for a ‘better’ club to make an offer should be enough for Everton to walk away from the deal and focus on other targets.

If Niang was more established in the game, then it would make sense for Everton to fight for his signature, but at this stage of the winger’s career, the Toffees will not suffer without him.