Tottenham Hotspur is deep in negotiations to acquire midfielder Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison poised to make an exit to the Toffees as part of an ongoing discussion. While both clubs have reached an agreement in principle regarding Ndiaye’s transfer, it remains uncertain if he will ultimately join Tottenham, particularly with Manchester City also showing interest.

City is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, another player on Spurs’ radar. However, a move for Gakpo hinges on Liverpool securing a replacement first.

Everton appears willing to part ways with Ndiaye, 26, after he declined several contract offers and engaged in discussions with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer.

In a related development, Everton has come to a preliminary agreement to re-sign Brazilian striker Richarlison. The player has reportedly expressed a desire to leave to head coach Roberto de Zerbi on multiple occasions. Richarlison, who is entering the final year of his contract with Tottenham, would add depth to Everton’s attacking options, particularly as there are questions surrounding Beto’s future at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Additionally, Everton is increasingly optimistic about securing a loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City, although the specifics of the arrangement remain complex as Grealish also enters the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium. Grealish has indicated a strong preference for returning to Everton, where he had a successful loan spell last season, over a potential move back to his childhood club, Aston Villa, which has also shown interest.

The club is also working on acquiring a right-back, rekindling discussions for Fulham’s Kenny Tete after he nearly transferred last summer. Fulham is currently looking for replacements and has initiated talks to sign Andrei Ratiu.

This activity is part of a series of interconnected transfer maneuvers within the Premier League, all timed to align with the upcoming Tuesday deadline.

Richarlison, Danso, and Sarr Seek Moves Away from Spurs

Richarlison is among three players that De Zerbi has confirmed have expressed a desire to leave Tottenham. Along with Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr, their absence was noted in the squad that faced Newcastle, where Tottenham suffered a 2-0 defeat.

After the match, De Zerbi commented on their requests, stating, “Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave.” He added that Danso approached him two days prior with similar intentions, while Sarr is nearly ready to resume training following a minor injury.

De Zerbi highlighted the importance of finding a solution to facilitate their exits, emphasizing that the players need to present an economic resolution for the club to consider their departure.

This summer, Spurs have invested over £300 million in a bid to enhance their competitiveness after finishing in 17th place for two consecutive seasons. Despite this investment, they currently find themselves at the bottom of the Premier League table after consecutive losses to Brentford and Newcastle, failing to secure any goals.

Richarlison was Tottenham’s top scorer last season with 11 goals, playing a crucial role in their struggle for Premier League survival, which was only secured on the last matchday.

Earlier in the month, De Zerbi noted Richarlison’s uncertain future, remarking on the challenge of finding another striker of his caliber. Recently, Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush joined Spurs on a loan deal, stepping in for Richarlison in the match against Newcastle.

Opportunities for Danso may be limited this season due to the arrivals of Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke, both competing for his spot in the defense. The captaincy was recently awarded to Micky van de Ven, solidifying his position on the team.

Sunderland has reportedly made an offer for Danso on a season-long loan, but Tottenham has opted to reject this bid.

In the midfield, Sarr’s chances of playing have been impacted by the signings of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali earlier in the transfer window as Tottenham made headlines by breaking their club record fee twice in one week. The 23-year-old Senegal international has drawn interest from several clubs, including multiple Premier League teams and Turkish side Besiktas, although Juventus is believed to be leading the race to secure him on a loan deal with a conditional purchase option.

Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction as part of separate negotiations.

Although a deal for Nidaye is largely agreed between the two clubs, it remains unclear whether he will make the switch to north London, with Manchester City among the clubs to have expressed an interest.

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City have also held talks to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, another Spurs target, although the Reds would need to secure a replacement before sanctioning any move.

Everton are open to selling Ndiaye, 26, after he rejected multiple contract offers and held talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer.

Meanwhile, Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign Brazilian striker Richarlison after he told Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi “too many times that he wants to leave”.

The Brazil international has entered the final year of his Tottenham contract and would provide competition for first-choice striker Thierno Barry, with uncertainty surrounding Beto’s future at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Everton are also growing increasingly confident of completing a loan deal to bring Jack Grealish back from Manchester City, although the precise terms of any agreement remain complicated as the England international enters the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium.

Grealish has prioritised a return to Everton, where he spent last season on loan, over the option of rejoining his boyhood club Aston Villa, who have also expressed an interest.

The club are also targeting a right-back, with talks over a move for Fulham’s Kenny Tete reopened after he came close to joining last summer.

Fulham are already assessing potential replacements and have entered talks to sign Andrei Ratiu.

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It is part of a chain of interconnected Premier League deals before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs

Richarlison is one of three players who De Zerbi says have asked to leave Tottenham.

He, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have all been linked with moves away from Spurs and none were included in De Zerbi’s matchday squad as Tottenham lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle on Saturday.

Asked about their status after the loss, De Zerbi said: “Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave.

“Danso came to me two days ago and he said wants to leave and Pape Sarr the same, but he suffered a small injury, but he is almost ready to train.

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“I have very good relationships but if they want to leave, they have to bring the solution, the economic solution, to the club, and they can go.”

Spurs have spent more than £300m this summer in an effort to restore their competitive edge following back-to-back 17th-place Premier League finishes.

But Tottenham are bottom of the table, having lost their first two games to Brentford and Newcastle and failing to score a goal.

With 11 goals, Richarlison was Tottenham’s top scorer last season, and a key figure during their struggle for Premier League survival, which was secured on the final day.

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Earlier in August, De Zerbi said that the Brazilian was uncertain about his future, noting that, “it’s not easy to find another striker like Richarlison”.

Last week, Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush joined Spurs on loan and he replaced Richarlison in De Zerbi’s starting XI against Newcastle.

Danso’s first-team opportunities may be limited this season as Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke arrive to challenge for his place in central defence, where Micky van de Ven’s spot was secured by the signing of a new contract and the award of the captaincy.

Sunderland made an offer to take Danso, who has 36 Austria caps, on a season-long loan – but Spurs rejected it.

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In midfield, Sarr’s chance to play has been impacted by the arrivals of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali early in the window, as Tottenham kicked off their a statement summer of transfers by breaking their club record fee twice in one week.

The Senegal international, 23, has attracted interest from a number of clubs, including several in the Premier League and Turkish side Besiktas.

However, Juventus are understood to be confident of winning the race for his signature on a loan deal that includes a conditional obligation to buy.