Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations concerning the possible transfers of Iliman Ndiaye and the former Everton striker Richarlison. The clubs are said to be hashing out a potential £60 million price tag for Ndiaye, who has turned down several renewed contract proposals from Everton and is now looking for a move back to north London. Personal terms for the player are also on the table, with both sides keen to reach an agreement before the transfer window shuts.
Ndiaye, who arrived at Goodison Park from Marseille two seasons ago, has made 74 appearances for the Toffees and found the net 17 times. His performances have attracted interest from several Premier League heavyweights, most notably Manchester City, but the Dutch forward Cody Gakpo – a player Tottenham also pursued earlier in the summer – now appears set to head to the Etihad instead. Should Tottenham secure Ndiaye, he would add pace and versatility to a forward line that has struggled with consistency this campaign. Everton, meanwhile, are focused on re‑uniting with Richarlison, the Brazilian forward who left Merseyside in 2022 for a £60 million move to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham side.
The Toffees are reportedly prepared to meet a £35 million fee to bring the ex‑Everton man back to Goodison Park. Richarlison’s time in north London has been hampered by injuries and a lack of regular playing time, prompting the player to request a move away from the club. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Saturday that Richarlison, who is in the final year of his contract, was omitted from the squad for the 2‑0 defeat to Newcastle United because he had repeatedly expressed a desire to leave.
"Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave," De Zerbi said, highlighting the striker’s growing frustration.
The Brazilian has scored 53 goals in 152 games for Everton, and his departure would free up a substantial wage bill for Tottenham, which has already splashed out more than £300 million this summer. The club’s recent activity includes the loan‑with‑obligation‑to‑buy signing of Omar Marmoush from Shakhtar Donetsk, the £85 million acquisition of Brazilian forward Savio, and the arrivals of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke for a combined £237 million. Free‑transfer signings such as Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have also bolstered the squad. De Zerbi has indicated that Tottenham are still on the hunt for an additional forward before the deadline.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto has been linked with the club, but the primary target appears to be Ndiaye. The manager’s willingness to part with Richarlison underscores a broader strategy to reshape the attacking options at the club.
Everton’s transfer agenda does not stop with Richarlison. The Merseyside side is also reportedly in talks with Manchester City regarding a possible deal for Jack Grealish. Grealish, who is in the final year of his City contract, has been a subject of speculation for weeks. Sky Sports News has described the structure of any potential agreement as “fluid,” with negotiations expected to intensify over the next 48 to 72 hours.
Grealish was absent as City secured a 4‑1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, adding another layer of intrigue to his possible departure. In addition, Sunderland have been linked with a forward who spent the previous season on loan at Everton, while Nottingham Forest’s proposed £40 million bid for 19‑year‑old Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong fell through after the club’s board unanimously decided against the sale. Everton manager David Moyes stressed that any decision regarding Armstrong would be a “club decision” and emphasized the importance of listening to supporters, who have vocally opposed a sale, chanting that losing the young England U19 international would cause a “riot” among fans.
Moyes added, "You always have to consider supporters; supporters aren't always wrong," highlighting the delicate balance clubs must maintain between financial pragmatism and fan sentiment. He also noted that managerial decisions on player sales can be “huge decisions,” but ultimately the club will act in what it believes to be its best long‑term interest. Beyond the headline transfers, Tottenham’s summer window has been marked by a series of high‑profile signings and strategic loan deals.
The club’s aggressive spending reflects a desire to close the gap with the league’s elite, while also managing squad depth across multiple competitions, including the Champions League. Meanwhile, Everton’s focus on bringing back familiar faces like Richarlison and potentially securing Grealish suggests a strategy of blending experience with emerging talent to improve their league standing. The transfer saga continues to evolve, with both clubs keen to finalize deals before the deadline.
Fans of both sides will be watching closely as negotiations progress, hoping for outcomes that strengthen their teams and align with their ambitions for the remainder of the season.