Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations concerning the possible transfers of Iliman Ndiaye and the former Everton forward 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 weighing a move back to north London. Personal terms are also being discussed, with the Senegalese striker looking to secure a new deal that would see him return to the Premier League after two seasons with the Toffees. Ndiaye arrived at Goodison Park from Marseille two campaigns ago and has since notched 17 goals in 74 appearances, a return that has attracted interest from a number of top‑flight clubs, including Manchester City.
While City’s pursuit of the winger appears to have softened, their attention has shifted toward Cody Gakpo, a player Spurs also linked with earlier in the summer. For now, the focus remains on whether the £60 million figure can be agreed and whether the player’s wage demands can be met. Everton, meanwhile, are keen to bring back striker Richarlison, who left the Merseyside side in 2022 for a £60 million switch to Tottenham under Antonio Conte.
The Brazilian forward has struggled to replicate his Everton form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, managing only a handful of goals and frequently finding himself on the bench. Everton have reportedly set a £35 million fee for his return, a sum that reflects both his proven Premier League pedigree and the desire of the Toffees to add a proven goal‑scorer to their attack. In addition to Richarlison, Everton have been linked with another forward, Folarin Balogun, who could provide depth up front. However, the club’s primary target remains the former player who scored 53 goals in 152 games for Everton before his departure.
Richarlison’s contract is in its final year, and Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that the Brazilian was omitted from the squad for the 2‑0 home loss to Newcastle because he had repeatedly expressed a wish to leave. De Zerbi said, “Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave,” underscoring the strained relationship between player and club. De Zerbi also revealed that Tottenham are looking to sign a new forward before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto has been mentioned as a possible target, but the club appears to be focusing its resources on securing Ndiaye. Tottenham have already splashed out over £300 million this summer, bringing in Omar Marmoush on loan with an obligation to buy, and signing Brazilian midfielder Savio for £85 million. Earlier in the window, they also paid a combined £237 million for Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, while adding Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers. Everton’s transfer activity is not limited to inbound moves.
The club continues talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for Jack Grealish, whose contract is also entering its final year. Sky Sports News reports that the structure of any Grealish agreement remains fluid, with City’s recent 4‑1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park providing little indication of the player’s immediate future. Everton manager Sean Maresca hinted that discussions are ongoing, saying, “I had a chat with Jack [Thursday]. Again, we’ll see what happens in the next 48 to 72 hours.” Other rumors have surfaced around Sunderland’s interest in a forward who spent last season on loan at Everton, while Nottingham Forest’s proposed £40 million bid for 19‑year‑old midfielder Harrison Armstrong has reportedly collapsed.
Everton’s board is said to be unanimous in its decision not to sell the young England U19 international, a stance echoed by manager David Moyes after a 1‑1 draw with Bournemouth. Moyes emphasized that any sale would be a “club decision” and warned that fans are deeply invested in the player’s future, noting chants of “a riot” if the transfer were to go ahead. The situation highlights the delicate balance clubs must strike between financial pragmatism and supporter sentiment. Moyes remarked, “You always have to consider supporters; supporters aren't always wrong,” before adding that managerial decisions often involve weighing multiple priorities.
He also hinted at the club’s broader strategic plan, suggesting that while some player moves may be necessary, the ultimate goal is to make choices that benefit Everton in the long term. Beyond the Premier League drama, the Scottish Premiership also delivered headlines, with Hearts defeating Hibernian 3‑1 in an Edinburgh derby that saw manager Wouter Vrancken celebrate his first win with the club. The match featured a post‑game interview where Vrancken described the atmosphere as “amazing” and praised his side’s performance.
Meanwhile, Hibernian’s David Gray took responsibility for the defeat, describing the loss as “really hurts.” In women’s football, London City Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps gave an exclusive interview about the busy summer transfer window and the upcoming WSL opener against Manchester United, highlighting the growing competitiveness of the women's game. Overall, the transfer window remains a whirlwind of negotiations, with Tottenham and Everton at the centre of several high‑profile moves. Whether Ndiaye will don the Spurs shirt, Richarlison will return to Goodison Park, or Grealish will make a surprising switch to Everton, the next few days promise to deliver decisive outcomes that could shape the remainder of the season for all clubs involved.