Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations concerning the potential moves of Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison. The clubs are said to be hashing out a deal that could see the Senegalese forward head north to the capital, with a price tag rumored to be around £60 million. This figure reflects the fact that Ndiaye has turned down several contract extensions offered by Everton, prompting the Merseyside side to consider cashing in on the player. Personal terms for the player’s move to London are also being discussed, suggesting that a formal offer could be on the table very soon.
Ndiaye arrived at Everton from Marseille two seasons ago and has since made 74 appearances, finding the net 17 times. His performances have attracted interest from a number of top clubs, most notably Manchester City, who have been linked with a possible signing. However, recent reports indicate that the Dutch striker Cody Gakpo, another name Spurs have pursued, appears more likely to join the Etihad this window, leaving the spotlight firmly on Ndiaye’s situation. On the other side of the deal, Everton are keen to bring back former striker Richarlison.
The Brazilian forward left Goodison Park in 2022 for a £60 million transfer to Tottenham, where he has struggled to replicate the form that made him a fan favourite in Merseyside. Everton’s valuation for a return is said to be about £35 million, a figure that reflects both his market value and the club’s desire to reintegrate a proven Premier League scorer into their attack. Everton have also been linked with Folarin Balogun as an alternative forward option, but current reports suggest that their primary focus remains on re‑uniting with Richarlison.
The Brazilian, who scored 53 goals in 152 games for Everton, is currently in the final year of his Tottenham contract. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Saturday that Richarlison, along with Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr, has formally requested a move away from the club before the transfer deadline. De Zerbi explained that Richarlison was omitted from the squad for Tottenham’s 2‑0 home defeat to Newcastle because he had "asked to leave too many times".
The manager added, "Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave," highlighting the growing tension between player and club as the window draws to a close. The Spurs are not standing still on the forward front.
De Zerbi has indicated a desire to bring in a new striker before the deadline, with Chelsea’s Pedro Neto reportedly on the club’s radar. Nonetheless, the primary target appears to be Ndiaye, whose potential arrival would add pace and creativity to Tottenham’s attacking options. Tottenham have already invested heavily this summer, exceeding £300 million in spend.
The most recent addition was Omar Marmoush, who joined on loan with an obligation to buy, linking up with former Manchester City teammate Savio Medeiros at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after a £85 million transfer. Earlier in the window, the club secured Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke for a combined £237 million, and also added Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers, demonstrating a clear intent to overhaul the squad. Meanwhile, Everton are also engaged in talks with Manchester City over a possible deal for Jack Grealish.
Grealish, who is in the final year of his City contract, remains a highly sought‑after asset. Sky Sports News reports that the structure of any agreement is still fluid, with negotiations expected to intensify over the next 48 to 72 hours. Grealish was absent as City thrashed Crystal Palace 4‑1 at Selhurst Park, adding to speculation about his future. Elsewhere, Sunderland have been linked with a move for the forward who spent the previous season on loan at Everton, while Nottingham Forest’s bid for 19‑year‑old midfielder Harrison Armstrong has collapsed.
Forest were prepared to meet a £40 million valuation, but Everton’s board voted unanimously to retain the young talent. Manager David Moyes stressed that any decision regarding Armstrong’s sale would be a "club decision" and not something he would dictate alone. He also reminded supporters that their opinions matter, noting the chants from travelling fans urging the club not to sell the England U19 international.
Moyes summed up the club’s stance, saying, "Managers have to make decisions on players sometimes and they feel like huge decisions. But there are sometimes bigger decisions to be made and the club will, I’m sure, make what they think is the right one." He concluded with a nod to the fans, adding, "If I’d say something to them, I’d say their manager’s an Evertonian." As the transfer deadline looms, both Tottenham and Everton are juggling multiple high‑profile negotiations. Whether Ndiaye will don the white shirt of Spurs, whether Richarlison will return to the blue of Everton, and whether Grealish will switch his allegiance again remain the key questions that will shape the Premier League landscape for the upcoming season.