Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)
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Tottenham Hotspur have moved quickly after missing out on Cody Gakpo and agreed on a deal with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye.
The Toffees star had been on the Lilywhites' radar and viewed as an ideal Gakpo alternative should they fail to sign the Liverpool forward. The Dutchman has opted to join Manchester City but it's taken just a day for Roberto De Zerbi's transfer chiefs to react.
David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Everton for Ndiaye to join the North Londoners and Richarlison heading in the opposite direction. Both players are set to undergo medicals and agree on personal terms before completing their respective moves.
Tottenham Agree Ndiaye Deal
Iliman Ndiaye playing for Senegal against Saudi Arabia
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Ornstein notes in his report that the deals for Ndiaye and Richarlison are separate and not part of a swap deal. City had also shown interest in the Senegalese winger and Everton were open to the possibility of him heading to the Etihad and Jack Grealish returning to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
City turned to Gakpo and got the green light from the player on Saturday, handing Spurs a setback given they were working on a deal for the Liverpool star. With the Cityzens now closing in on an £85 million deal for the Dutch attacker, this has paved the way for Roberto De Zerbi's transfer chiefs to pounce for Ndiaye.