Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has made a decision on a move to the Etihad Stadium amid interest from Manchester City, according to recent reports.
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Ndiaye has been under consideration by Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana and co to bolster Enzo Maresca's attacking options ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
The 26-year-old has had long-standing admiration from the best clubs in England, having established himself as one of the better, under-the-radar attackers in the Premier League since joining Everton.
City have conducted a sweeping remake of their first-team dressing room this summer, with Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Tijjani Reijnders, Rodri, Nico Gonzalez, Savinho and James Trafford leaving after Pep Guardiola's departure as manager.
Enzo Maresca broke City's transfer record to sign England international Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million and recently welcomed Morocco teenager superstar midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100 million.
The Blues are expected to announce the signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras and have also agreed personal terms with Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo, with talks advancing with Liverpool over a fee for the 27-year-old.
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Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has agreed to join forces with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium in the final days of the transfer window, according to new reports.
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The Athletic's David Ornstein has reported that Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle to sign Ndiaye from Everton ahead of the transfer deadline.
Ndiaye was under consideration by Manchester City to fill the void left by Omar Marmoush's departure to Tottenham on a season-long loan.
However, City have decided to pursue a move for Gakpo and are in talks with Liverpool over a move that could come at a cost of £85 million.
It remains to be seen whether City will close a deal for Gakpo in the coming days, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano citing a sense of confidence at the Etihad Stadium over the completion of a deal with Liverpool.
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Jack Grealish was absent from Manchester City's matchday squad for their 4-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday night, with Maresca hinting that the 30-year-old Englishman is set to leave amid loan interest from Sunderland.
Everton are also in the running to sign Grealish, who has also attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, having impressed on loan at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last term.
City have recovered and gathered momentum since a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal in Cardiff a few weeks ago, winning their opening two Premier League games of the season.
They remain interested in signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who is very keen to reunite with Maresca at the Etihad Stadium but could cost Manchester City a fee north of £100 million.