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Tottenham pursue Everton's Ndiaye as Richarlison prepares for Everton return

Multiple Premier League transfer deals are underway ahead of the deadline, with several Tottenham players requesting exits following a poor start to the season.

Updated Aug 30, 2026 · 12:19 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions to acquire Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, while Everton has agreed in principle to re-sign Richarlison in a separate transaction.
  • Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr have all asked to leave the club, leading to their omission from the squad in a recent 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.
  • Everton is pursuing additional transfer moves, including securing a loan deal for Manchester City's Jack Grealish and reopening talks for Fulham defender Kenny Tete.
  • It remains uncertain whether Ndiaye will choose Tottenham amid interest from Manchester City, or where the departing Tottenham players will land before the transfer deadline.

Key facts

  • Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign 26-year-old Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, who is open to selling after Ndiaye turned down multiple contract extensions.[BBC News]
  • Everton has reached an agreement in principle to re-sign Brazilian international striker Richarlison, who is in the final year of his Tottenham contract.[BBC News]
  • Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr have all requested transfers away from the club.[BBC News]
  • Everton is working to complete a loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City and has reopened negotiations to sign Fulham right-back Kenny Tete.[BBC News]
  • Tottenham sits at the bottom of the Premier League table after losing its opening two matches, despite spending more than £300m during the summer transfer window.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Iliman Ndiaye will complete a move to Tottenham remains unclear due to competing interest from Manchester City.[BBC News]
  • The final destinations and financial terms for transferring Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr remain unconfirmed, though Juventus is reportedly confident in acquiring Sarr on loan.[BBC News]

Sources