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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said he was "not angry" and there was "no panic" after his side's second loss in two games left them bottom of the Premier League – but it was a depressingly familiar story for the club's fans.

Goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa in a 10-minute second-half spell gave Newcastle a 2-0 victory, with thousands of Spurs supporters heading for the exits early.

They have every reason to be annoyed as they have now seen only three home league wins from their past 23 matches at their superb stadium.

Seventeenth in the Premier League in 2024-25, 17th in 2025-26, only avoiding relegation on the final day, but this season was meant to be different.

With more than £300m spent in the summer, Spurs fans were expecting a push to get back into Europe, having won the Europa League two seasons ago and been in the last 16 of the Champions League in March.

Instead, in the Premier League it is played two, lost two, scored none, 20th out of 20.

"We can improve in the defensive phases but today was an unfair result," said De Zerbi.

"Disappointed for the result because until the first goal we conceded, we played better than Newcastle.

"We are disappointed for the result and [for] our fans. We are working to be a great team. When we become a team, we can change the story of the last two seasons for Tottenham."

After beating Everton on the final day of last season to stay up, Tottenham tried to ensure they were not in a relegation scrap this year.

In came midfielders Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for £85m and £100m respectively, defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52m and Manchester City winger Savio, formerly known as Savinho, for £75m, although he missed Saturday's match because of "muscle fatigue".

Defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, plus goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, have arrived on free transfers and striker Omar Marmoush made his debut against Newcastle following his loan from Manchester City, with the deal becoming a permanent £60m transfer next summer.

After a 3-0 loss at Brentford last week, more home pain was inflicted on the Spurs support, although the Magpies scored with both of their attempts on target as Tottenham failed to convert any of their 17 attempts, six of which were on target.

"Forget the result," insisted De Zerbi. "I am not angry, we are working well and were unlucky today with the result.

"There is no panic. I know where we are going and what the plan is. I'm sorry for the fans for the result. We have to improve. We have to work hard on the pitch and find the connection between the players."

Former Tottenham and England goalkeeper Joe Hart was not as positive about Spurs' performances and said: "The frustration in the stadium, and among the fans, will be they are looking at that Spurs team and wondering what they are trying to achieve.

"When you see a Newcastle side who have been through massive change over the summer - and a more difficult change than Spurs have - it's hard as in two games you can clearly see what [Newcastle boss] Matthias Jaissle is trying to do. The players are on board with it and they are flying.

"The concern for Tottenham is they can't say the same. But there's been a lot of change and it's not easy to bed in that many players under so much pressure.

"Hardly anyone has been able to find the remedy at the club so it's not like it's an easy fix. They've not just suddenly fallen off a cliff, they've been struggling in the league for a while.

"Roberto de Zerbi needs to get his new players to settle in quickly as the Premier League comes at you so fast, and it feels like his team are second-guessing everything at the moment."

Former England goalkeeper Rob Green, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, added: "Lukas Hornicek made some saves in the first half but Tottenham were short of invention, creation, goals.

"For Tottenham, the same questions last season are still here this season. Performances like this will indicate that they need a vast improvement from this set of players that have come into this club.

"They will need the characters as much as anything to turn this around. It doesn't take much for these Spurs fans to turn and the belief start to drain from the players."

The transfer window closes on Tuesday, and on Friday De Zerbi said he was still seeking "one player more in one specific position".

After the Newcastle match he was asked about the potential departures of Kevin Danso, Pape Matar Sarr and Richarlison, who have all been linked with moves away from Tottenham.

"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," he said.

De Zerbi was only appointed at the end of March, earning 11 points in seven matches to keep Spurs up, and insists it will not be a quick fix to the club's problems.

"We have to improve and to change two seasons like the last two is impossible in 10 days and with people in the transfer market," said the Italian.

"We have to work hard on the pitch and find the connection with the players because last season before the end of the season we were in the Championship and we stayed up together.

"Now we have to keep calm and focus on improvement. We have a great squad and great players."

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Antonin Kinsky: Unlike his countryman, Lukas Hornicek, the Spurs goalkeeper had nothing to do in the first half but could only watch on as Elanga's shot went in off the post after the break before Wissa's improvised effort made it 2-0. 5

Archie Gray: Can never fault his effort but is he at his very best at right-back? 5

Micky van de Ven: The captain's first start of the season. Picked up a needless early booking, but went on to make a crucial sliding challenge to deny Wissa inside the box. 6

Jan Paul van Hecke: Got back to make a block to deny Willock. Comfort in possession allowed Spurs to bypass Newcastle press. Went close with header. 6

Andy Robertson: Carried a threat going forward in the first half but could not prevent Dedic winning a header to set up Elanga's goal. 5

Rodrigo Bentancur: Work often goes unseen. Broke up play and won ball back on a number of occasions. 5

Sandro Tonali: A shaky start as he came up against his former club for the first time. Clearly still building up fitness. At fault in build up to both goals. Ironically cheered by away fans as he came off. 4

Mateus Fernandes: First Premier League start for club. Always looked to be positive and deliveries from corners caused one or two problems in first half. 5

Pedro Porro: The World Cup winner played further forward on the right wing and had a couple of openings, seeing a shot blocked by Hall and a dipping volley go just over. 5

Omar Marmoush: Debutant was quickly parachuted into starting line-up, having tormented Newcastle so many times before with Manchester City. Hit side netting on volley. Smart reverse pass created opening for Robertson. 6

Mathys Tel: Saw one stinging effort well-saved, but also frustrated the crowd by giving the ball away. 4

Subs:

Kudus (on 68, Tel): Welcome return after being sidelined since January with a serious quad injury 5

Moore (on 68, Gray): 5

Udogie (on 68, Robertson) 5

Dominic Solanke (on 75, Tonali): 5

Subs not used: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Bergvall, Davies

Lukas Hornicek: Made saves to keep out Tel, Robertson and van Hecke's efforts when Newcastle were under pressure in the first half. His save from van Hecke's header left head coach Matthias Jaissle clenching his fists on the touchline. 7

Amar Dedic: Another impressive all-round performance from the summer signing little more than a week-and-a-half into his Newcastle career. Great knock-down header to set up first goal. Tino Livramento faces a real battle to win back his place. 7

Malick Thiaw: Captain again in Dan Burn's absence. A proper old-fashioned tussle with Marmoush at times, who kept him on his toes. 6

Sven Botman: Had a shaky pre-season but looking more assured. Appears to be benefitting from a run of games with the same back four. 6

Lewis Hall: Made a huge last-ditch block inside the box to prevent Porro from getting a shot away in first half. Defensively solid and no penalty fears this time. 7

Nico Gonzalez: An impressive debut. Kept composure even after booking. A stunning cross-field ball in the build up to Elanga's goal. 8

Lewis Miley: Goes about his work quietly but keeps the ball so well. 7

Anthony Elanga: Looks a reborn player full of confidence under Jaissle. Scored his second goal in two games with a smart turn and finish in off the post. His was the name repeatedly sung by the away supporters. 7.

Joe Willock: Made an instant impact after coming off the bench against Liverpool, but not as effective as a starter on Saturday. Got one of biggest cheers from Newcastle fans for a meaty challenge on Tonali. 5

Harvey Barnes: Fresh from scoring two goals in the midweek win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup, but did not offer same threat this time. Fired one effort way over and failed to pick out a team-mate on one promising breakaway after his cutback went straight into traffic. 5

Yoane Wissa: Led the line in injured William Osula's absence and repeatedly dropped deep to help his side. Clever overhead kick sealed the win. 7

Subs:

Sean Steur (on 71, Gonzalez): Sent in teasing deliver with corner in build up to Wissa's goal. 7

Nick Woltemade (on 71, Willock): Header set up Newcastle's second from Steur's corner. 7

Subs not used: Jaouen, Schar, Bamba, Toure, Murphy, Ramsey, Shahar

Luton Town have signed Tottenham Hotspur forward Jamie Donley on a season-long loan deal.

The 21-year-old Northern Ireland international has previously had loan spells with Leyton Orient, Stoke City and Oxford United.

"Jamie's a quality player and someone who we have kept our eye on since January," boss Jack Wilshere told the club website., external

"He's a player that can make the difference in the final third, and he also gives us something different in the centre of midfield, being left-footed."

We all thought this was going to be Tottenham's season but their defeat by Brentford was one of the extreme results at the weekend.

Roberto de Zerbi's said after the game that the players weren't fit enough, lost all the duels, weren't physical enough then used excuses about the pre-season and players coming in after the World Cup.

It looks like Newcastle are going to be the counter-attack kings this season. They've brought Nico Gonzalez in but whether he'll start I'm not sure but they have got pace as well.

Anthony Elanga scored last week having not scored at all in the Premier League last season but I have to say I haven't got a clue what this will be. I'm going to go for a Spurs win but I couldn't tell you why.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1