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Everton are closing in on one of the more unusual pieces of transfer business this summer. According to a report relayed by David Ornstein of The Athletic, an agreement in principle has been reached for Iliman Ndiaye to leave Everton and join Tottenham Hotspur, with Richarlison moving in the opposite direction as a separate but clearly connected deal.

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The 26-year-old Senegalese attacker heads to north London, while the 29-year-old Brazilian forward returns to Merseyside, where he built his reputation before a £60 million switch to Spurs back in 2022. Both transfers remain subject to personal terms and medical examinations. Nothing is signed, nothing is sealed, but the bones of the agreement are reportedly in place. Ornstein is not a journalist who gets these things wrong.

Everton’s perspective: A gamble that actually makes sense

David Moyes gets his striker. That is the headline here, stripped of all the noise.

Ndiaye was productive enough across the 2025/26 Premier League season with 6 goals and 3 assists across 32 appearances, but his 2,791 minutes of action to produce those numbers tell a different story from Richarlison’s 11 goals and 4 assists in the same competition, achieved in just 1,975 minutes at Spurs. The Brazilian is simply more dangerous per minute in front of goal, and for a Moyes side that has always demanded a physical, relentless focal point up top, that difference in output is significant.

Richarlison also scored 3 headed goals in the league last season. Three. That aerial presence suits the Moyes system down to the ground, and a man who made 135 league appearances for Everton before his departure doesn’t need a settling-in period. He knows Goodison. He knows the weight of expectation.

Ndiaye had attracted serious interest from Manchester City and Arsenal this summer, so Everton capitalising on his market value to bring back a striker who scored 43 league goals in his first spell is not a soft business decision. It’s calculated. Moyes needed goals. This addresses that.

The risk? Real and worth acknowledging. Everton are trading a 26-year-old winger in the prime of his career for a 29-year-old with a patchy injury record at Tottenham. If Richarlison’s body lets him down again, the Toffees will have moved on a genuinely re-sellable asset for an expensive contract that ages badly.

His work rate off the ball, 39 clearances last season, fits the defensive pressing demands Moyes places on his attackers, but fitness and sustainability over a full campaign remain the question marks hanging over this deal.

Still, the emotional lift of bringing Richarlison back to Goodison Park is not trivial. Moyes needs results, fast. A player the fans already love, arriving with 11 Premier League goals from last season, is exactly the kind of statement Everton needed to make.

According to the Mauritian football journalist Lassana Camara, Celtic are closely monitoring Yves Bissouma ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the race, with Dutch giants Ajax and Turkish outfit Istanbul Başakşehir also in the mix for the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who has yet to choose his next destination upon his contract expiry at the end of the previous campaign.

The 29-year-old Mali international spent his youth years at Majestic SC, JMG Academy Bamako and Real Bamako before breaking into the latter’s first-team squad back home. The French representatives, known for extensively scouting in Africa, identified him as a top talent during the 2016 African Nations Championship, which led to his transfer to Ligue 1 giants Lille.

After a brief stint with the reserves, Bissouma cemented his place in the middle of the park and was eventually snapped up by Brighton & Hove Albion for around €17m. He took little time to settle in the Premier League and impressed with his athleticism and physicality. The Seagulls had him for four years; however, they couldn’t turn down a staggering £30m bid from Spurs in the summer of 2022.

The Malian made a strong start in North London under Antonio Conte, but his form declined over the years. Disciplinary issues further hampered his career, and he played only 11 times last season, regardless of Tottenham’s injury nightmare. Roberto De Zerbi did not view him in his plans, and the midfield ace, now a free agent, must decide his future.

Why He Would Be A Shrewd Signing For Celtic

Celtic, unlike previous windows, have been proactive with their transfer business. They lost Arne Engels to West Ham United but tied down Mika Baur from Paderborn to restore parity and quality in the centre of the pitch. Martin O’Neill convinced Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to pen an extension, as his experience and versatility would be key while competing in four competitions.

Nevertheless, the Hoops have parted ways with outcast Paulo Bernardo, who at times operated as the understudy to Callum McGregor. Neither Reo Hatate nor Luke McCowan is suitable for that role, and any unforeseen injury to the skipper would leave a massive void unless they bring in a like-for-like alternative before Monday’s deadline.

Bissouma has occasionally struggled due to a lack of concentration and consistency. But his timely tackles and interceptions, composure under pressure, technical traits, and the ability to carry the ball forward should see him slot in as a deep-lying playmaker in O’Neill’s 4-2-3-1 or a tactical 4-3-3 transition.

Three clubs are chasing the same Tottenham midfielder, and the clock is ticking.

According to Matt Law, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Besiktas have all registered interest in signing Pape Matar Sarr from Spurs. Law’s report makes clear that Sarr has been handed permission to find a new club, with Tottenham actively looking to move fringe players on before the September 1, 11 PM deadline.

The 23-year-old Senegal international’s exit from north London looks increasingly certain, with Spurs pushing hard to trim their wage bill after a £300m summer spend. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made no space for Sarr in his plans following the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Everton’s case for signing Sarr is actually stronger than it first appears

David Moyes doesn’t have time to get this wrong. The Friedkin Group have already labelled missing Europe a “failure,” and that pressure is on the manager’s shoulders heading into August’s final days.

Moyes runs a 4-2-3-1 that asks a great deal from its central engine room. The system demands relentless pressing, quick ball recovery, and someone who can instantly feed the likes of Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye in advanced positions. Right now, Everton’s midfield can’t do any of that reliably. It gets bypassed too easily, and it lacks any real athleticism in the middle third.

Sarr fixes that. He averaged 10.02 successful defensive actions per 90 minutes at Spurs last season, ranking in the 90th percentile for dribblers tackled and interceptions. His lateral coverage is elite.

He also ranked in the 89th percentile for progressive ball carries, and his 88% passing completion rate shows he won’t just hack it long under pressure. The cross-field switching ability, 80th percentile, gives Moyes’ wide players room they aren’t currently getting.

The weaknesses are real, though. Two league goals from limited efficiency isn’t impressive. 27 fouls and three yellow cards from a player operating in tight spaces is a concern too. But Moyes wouldn’t ask him to create. Sarr’s job would be to break play up, shield the back four, and recycle possession cleanly. That’s it.

At £35m for a Premier League-proven 23-year-old who just featured at the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup with Senegal, Everton are looking at a genuinely good piece of business here, provided they move before Tuesday night.

Tottenham Hotspur will welcome Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. Spurs earned a dominant 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup earlier this week, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.

Roberto De Zerbi will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name a strong first team for this clash. Richarlison will get the nod to spearhead Tottenham’s attack up top.

Defence

Antonin Kinsky will function in goal for the North London club after conceding one goal in his last appearance. Jan Paul van Hecke will play alongside Marcos Senesi at the heart of De Zerbi’s defence as they look to keep a solid shape when defending inside their half.

Archie Gray will probably be named at right-back, while Andy Robertson looks to put in a hard-working performance on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Lucas Bergvall and Sandro Tonali will play as Tottenham’s holding midfielders as they try to establish their dominance over the opposition at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Mathys Tel, Conor Gallagher and Mikey Moore will function just ahead of them as part of De Zerbi’s attack. All three of them need to be at their best if Spurs are to earn a convincing win in front of their home fans this weekend.

Savinho and Rodrigo Bentancur will be named on the bench as they await their chance to shine in the second half if needed.

Attack

Richarlison will lead the line for the North London giants in the final third. The Brazilian talent has to find a way to be a real menace in front of the Newcastle goal.

Dominic Solanke will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the final quarter of the game if required.

Newcastle United will clash heads with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a narrow 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion in midweek, which should give them some confidence ahead of this league match this weekend.

Matthias Jaissle will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and could make some changes to his first XI for this game. We can expect to see Nick Woltemade get the nod to lead the charge for the Tyneside club up top.

Defence

Lukas Hornicek will operate in goal for the Magpies after allowing two goals in his last league outing. Sven Botman will resume his partnership with Malick Thiaw at the centre of the Newcastle backline as they try to frustrate the home team during the 90 minutes.

Amar Dedic will fill in as the right-back, while Lewis Hall hopes to give a good account of himself on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent’s half.

Fabian Schar will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Lewis Miley and Sean Steur will operate as the holding midfielders as they focus on making life tough for the opposition at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga will play just ahead of them as part of Jaissle’s attack. All three of them need to link up with each other well in and around the Tottenham penalty area if Newcastle are to secure a positive result this weekend.

Adaji Bamba, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy will be available for selection on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Nick Woltemade will lead the line for the Magpies up top. He has to figure out a way to cause a few problems for the Tottenham centre-backs this Saturday.

However, William Osula is currently sidelined for Newcastle with a foot injury.

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In a recent print edition, L’Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur remain eager to sign Lille striker Folarin Balogun. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the United States talent in this transfer period.

Balogun’s Impressive Record In Ligue 1

Balogun enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 25-year-old scored 19 times and earned five assists in 43 matches for Lille last season in multiple competitions.

The United States talent is currently among the most talented forwards in Ligue 1. Hence, Spurs would do well to lure him to England in this transfer window.

His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Tottenham to sign him on the cheap this month.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi Move In For Balogun?

Balogun is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has the vision to create some decent chances for his teammates to find the back of the net and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The United States sensation can contribute by scoring and creating a lot of important goals for his team. Balogun has proven his worth as a decent goal-getter in Ligue 1. However, the jury is still out on whether he can cope with the physicality and high intensity of the Premier League if Spurs manage to bring him on board this month.

We can expect Balogun to bring more quality and depth to Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He is capable of challenging for a regular first-team spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming years.

At 25, Balogun has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a decent option for the North London club to pursue in this transfer window. He will also help the Premier League outfit compete across all fronts over the next few seasons. Hence, De Zerbi should focus on moving in for him before the end of this summer transfer window.

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In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have reached a loan agreement for Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush. It has been mentioned that Spurs have agreed on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met for the Egypt international.

Marmoush’s Decent Numbers In The Premier League

Marmoush managed to catch the eye at times for Man City last season when he put in a run of productive performances for them in the final third. The 27-year-old banged in eight goals and grabbed three assists in 36 matches for the Mancunian club in the previous campaign across all fronts.

The Egypt international is currently among the most talented centre-forwards in the Premier League. Hence, it is no wonder that Spurs have opted to go for a player with his skill set this month.

Marmoush’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium will run out in the summer of 2029. Therefore, it makes sense for Tottenham to agree on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy him permanently next year.

Will Marmoush Be A Good Signing For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi?

Marmoush is a decent dribbler with the ball and can make some driving runs with it in the final third. He has the eye to create the odd chance for his teammates to find the back of the net.

The Egypt international can even shoot the ball with power from long range. Marmoush is primarily a centre-forward but can also serve as a left-winger if asked to do so. He has some experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at London club.

We can expect Marmoush to bring more quality and depth to Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club.

At 27, Marmoush is about to enter his prime, which makes him a decent signing for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. He will also help Tottenham challenge across all competitions in the coming years. Thus, De Zerbi would do well to bring him on board in this transfer window.

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In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this summer. It is believed that Spurs are facing competition from Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Napoli in the race to sign the Senegalese talent this off-season.

Jackson’s Impressive Loan Spell At Bayern Munich

Jackson had a decent loan spell at the Bavarian club in the previous campaign when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The Senegalese talent banged in 11 goals and earned four assists in 34 matches for Bayern Munich last season in all competitions.

The 25-year-old is currently among the most talented centre-forwards in the Premier League. Thus, it is no wonder that Spurs are eager to acquire his services in this transfer window.

His current contract at Chelsea will run out in the summer of 2033, which could make it tough for Tottenham to land him on a cut-price deal in this transfer window.

What Will Jackson Add To Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi’s Side?

Jackson is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has the vision to create some promising chances for his teammates in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

Standing at 1.87m, the Senegalese talent can use his strong frame to win a few 50-50 aerial duels for his team. Jackson is primarily a centre-forward but can also serve as a winger on either flank if told to do so. He has some experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the North London club.

We can expect Jackson to add more firepower to Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He is good enough to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

At 25, Jackson has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a good choice for Spurs to consider in this transfer window. He will also help the North London giants compete across all fronts in the coming years.

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Tottenham Hotspur faced off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs made a poor start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 12th minute when Keane Lewis-Potter scored the opener for the home side. Vitaly Janelt doubled his team’s advantage in the 33rd minute as the North London club went into the half-time break 2-0 down on the scoreline.

Michael Kayode killed the game off in the 49th minute as Roberto De Zerbi’s men crashed to a lackluster 3-0 loss away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Brentford.

GK: Anton Kinsky – 6.5/10

Kinsky made his fair share of saves during the game, but still ended up conceding three goals this evening.

RB: Archie Gray – 6/10

He did his fair share of defending and was tidy with his passing.

CB: Jean-Paul van Hecke – 6/10

Van Hecke made two crucial clearances inside his half but was far from convincing defensively today.

CB: Marcos Senesi – 7.5/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was arguably Tottenham’s best player.

LB: Andy Robertson – 7/10

Robertson came back to defend when he could and was full of energy on the left flank.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 5/10

He caught the eye at times, but made a costly error at the back, which went unpunished.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 6/10

Tonali earned possession once but offered very little in the final third.

CM: Conor Gallagher – 6/10

He failed to get into the flow of the game and was substituted at half-time.

RAM: Mikey Moore – 6.5/10

Moore got himself into some dangerous areas in the final third but failed to take his chances.

LAM: Mathys Tel – 6.5/10

He managed to shine at times, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Richarlison – 6/10

Richarlison was quiet for most of his time on the field.

Substitutes:

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 6/10

He added some energy to De Zerbi’s midfield.

CM: Mateus Fernandes – 6.5/10

Fernandes made two good chances in the final third.

CAM: James Maddison – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

ST: Dominic Solanke – 6/10

He failed to threaten the Brentford goal.

LB: Destiny Udogie – N/A

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