Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison transfer news: Tottenham and Everton in advanced talks over separate deals
Tottenham have been interested in Cody Gakpo who is now likely to go to Manchester City if he leaves Liverpool; Ndiaye had also been on City's target list for a new forward; Richarlison left Everton to join Spurs in 2022 after a successful spell at the club, scoring 53 goals in 152 games
Sunday 30 August 2026 12:30, UK
Tottenham and Everton are in advanced talks over two players - Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison.
Spurs have approached Everton to sign winger Ndiaye, with Cody Gakpo likely to go to Manchester City if he leaves Liverpool.
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Everton want to sign their former striker Richarlison and are believed to be willing to make him an attractive offer. Richarlison left Merseyside in 2022, joining Antonio Conte's Spurs side in a £60m deal, but has had a frustrating time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Folarin Balogun is another forward option Everton are considering, however, as things stand, their full focus is on Richarlison.
The fee would have to be right for Everton to sell Ndiaye, but he has rejected multiple new contract offers from the club.
Former Sheffield United winger Ndiaye has scored 17 goals in 74 appearances since joining Everton from Marseille two seasons ago.
He has also been on Manchester City's target list for a new forward.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted on Saturday that Richarlison is one of three players who has asked to leave before the deadline.
The other two are Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr.
De Zerbi revealed Richarlison, who is in the final year of his contract, was left out of Saturday's squad for the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle because he had asked to leave "too many times".
"Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave," De Zerbi said.
De Zerbi also wants to sign a new forward before the deadline. Chelsea's Pedro Neto has also been on their radar but it looks like they are moving for Ndiaye.
Spurs have spent more than £300m already in this summer's transfer window. Omar Marmoush was the most recent arrival on a loan with an obligation to buy, joining former Manchester City team-mate Savio at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Brazilian signed in an £85m deal.
Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke arrived earlier this summer for combined fees of £237m. Spurs also added Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers.
Everton continue Grealish talks with Man City
Everton are continuing talks with Manchester City over another deal for Jack Grealish.
The structure of the deal remains quite fluid at this stage, Sky Sports News understands, with Grealish in the final year of his City contract.
Grealish was absent as City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday night.
Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that Sunderland were exploring a potential move for the forward who spent last season on loan at Everton.
Asked about Grealish's absence, Maresca said: "I had a chat with Jack [Thursday]. Again, we'll see what happens in the next 48 to 72 hours. We'll see."
Forest move for Armstrong breaks down after fans make feelings clear
Nottingham Forest's proposed move for Harrison Armstrong from Everton has broken down.
After receiving an approach from Forest, who were willing to pay £40m for the 19-year-old midfielder, Sky Sports News understands the board is unanimous in its decision to not sell the player.
Speaking after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, Everton manager David Moyes said it would be a "club decision" whether Armstrong would be sold.
Asked if the bid for Armstrong should be accepted, Moyes said: "It's not really a question for just now. It will be a club decision."
Academy graduate Armstrong started on the south coast to make his 24th Everton appearance.
Travelling fans made clear their feelings on the future of the England U19 international, repeatedly chanting that a sale would leave the club with "a riot" on their hands.
"You always have to consider supporters; supporters aren't always wrong," said Moyes.
"But then there's also times where I've had people at clubs who are really powerful and make difficult decisions.
"I'd bring into that Bryan Gray, who was at Preston North End, and Sir Philip Carter, who was at Everton when I first came in. Not always decisions are popular, and sometimes they have to do it for different reasons.
"Managers have to make decisions on players sometimes and they feels like huge decisions. But there's sometimes bigger decisions to be made and the club will, I'm sure, make what they think is the right one.
"If I'd say something to them [the fans], I'd say their manager's an Evertonian."
Man City open Liverpool talks for Gakpo
Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool to sign Gakpo.
Liverpool will be considering their situation given contact has come late in the window.
One source told Sky Sports News a potential move for the winger has advanced in Manchester City's direction amid the interest of Tottenham.
Discussions are also under way over personal terms for the Netherlands international.
Liverpool are on the verge of signing Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m rising to £123m, while Victor Munoz arrived from Osasuna earlier this summer.
