Tottenham make Ndiaye move with Richarlison set for Everton
August 30, 2026 10:39
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, while Everton have reached terms in principle to re-sign Richarlison as part of separate negotiations. Clubs are close on a transfer agreement for Ndiaye, but his move to Spurs is not guaranteed given interest from elsewhere.
Manchester City have also been linked to Ndiaye and have held talks over other forwards Tottenham have been tracking, and Everton have been active in the market as they weigh arrivals and exits ahead of the transfer deadline.
KEY CONTEXT
- Everton are willing to sell Ndiaye, 26, after the forward rejected multiple contract offers and held talks with Saudi side Al-Hilal earlier in the summer.
- Richarlison is entering the final year of his contract at Tottenham and was the club’s top scorer last season with 11 goals; Everton have agreed terms in principle to bring him back.
- The talks sit within a wider flurry of Premier League activity before the deadline: Manchester City have discussed other targets connected to Spurs, Tottenham have spent heavily this summer and are searching for stability after losing their opening two league matches without scoring.
WHY IT MATTERS
- The outcome will reshape striker options at both clubs: Richarlison’s return would add competition for Everton’s leading forward role and provide Spurs with one fewer proven attacking option. The report notes Richarlison would compete with Thierno Barry at Everton, while Beto’s future there is described as uncertain.
- For Tottenham, losing or moving Richarlison follows manager Roberto de Zerbi’s comments that several players have asked to leave; Spurs have already invested significantly this summer and are seeking better results after a poor start.
- Everton’s potential arrivals and loan moves (including reported interest in bringing Jack Grealish back on loan) indicate the club is attempting a quick rebuild and squad reshuffle before the window closes.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether the Ndiaye transfer to Tottenham is completed, or whether competing interest – notably from Manchester City – diverts him elsewhere.
- Finalisation of Richarlison’s return to Everton and how that affects Everton’s plans up front, especially with uncertainty over Beto.
- Progress on Everton’s reported pursuit of Jack Grealish from Manchester City, including any complications related to contract terms, and the status of right-back talks involving Kenny Tete and Fulham’s search for a replacement.
- Spurs’ decisions on Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr after both were linked with moves and were absent from the matchday squad against Newcastle.
KEY FACTS
- Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, but his move is not certain.
- Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign Richarlison, who is entering the final year of his Tottenham contract.
- Ndiaye rejected multiple Everton contract offers and held talks with Al-Hilal earlier in the summer.
- Manchester City have expressed interest in Ndiaye and held talks over other forwards linked with Spurs.
- Tottenham have spent more than £300m this summer and are bottom of the Premier League after two defeats, having failed to score.