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Man City confirmed the signing of Ndiaye from Everton on transfer Deadline Day, successfully hijacking Spurs’ move for the Senegal international.

However, City - also linked with the Dutchman - agreed to pay Everton £60million up front with a further £5m potentially due in add-ons to land Ndiaye.

Speaking for the first time as a Man City player, Ndiaye made it clear that he only wanted to make the switch to the Etihad Stadium.

“It’s easy to make the decision about whether you want to be at Manchester City or not,” he said.

“You can see the recent history; you want to be part of that project.

“They talked to me about where we could go, what we could achieve with me in the team, and I was interested from the beginning.

“There was nothing else that I wanted other than joining Manchester City.

“Obviously, you want to be part of this new project. I’ve seen recently what they’ve been doing, and I feel like I will fit right in it.

“It’s an unbelievable moment. I’ve worked so hard to get to this point and I’m super excited and really grateful for this opportunity.”

Ndiaye is set to be joined at Man City by Enzo Fernandez after Chelsea accepted an £125m bid - equalling the British transfer record - for the Argentine to reunite with Enzo Maresca.

Speculation is rife about which stars will join him at his Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows this weekend

Holly Bishop, Entertainment & Lifestyle Reporter

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Jay-Z is heading to the capital to continue his 30th anniversary tour with two headline shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The shows mark his first solo UK appearance in over a decade, the last time being the Magna Carter World Tour in October 2013.

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, last performed in the UK in 2018, when he joined his wife for their On The Run II Tour.

The upcoming headline shows, celebrating the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, come after the 56-year-old’s New York residency at the Yankee Stadium.

Jay-Z and Beyonce at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22, 2025

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For three nights, the legendary rapper returned to his hometown to delight fans with a huge array of his hits from across his three-decade spanning career.

And it wasn’t just the musical talents of Jay-Z that attendees got to witness. The artist brought out a star-studded line-up of guests, ranging from Rihanna, to Usher, and of course, wife Beyonce.

But who will make a guest appearance at the Tottenham Hotspur shows?

Whilst no supporting acts have been announced, speculation is rife as to who will join the legendary rapper this weekend.

According to The Sun, Rihanna, who collaborates with Jay-Z on hit song Run This Town, is set to make an appearance.

Meanwhile, Beyonce, who is celebrating her 45th birthday on Friday, 4 September, could also hit the stage.

“Jay-Z and Beyonce love London so this will be a special night,” a source said.

“Beyonce will truly have a birthday to remember and the fans will be delighted to see her.”

No announcement has been made by Jay-Z or either star's teams to confirm the reports.

The stars who featured at the rapper’s three-day residency are as follows;

Beyonce

Blue Ivy Carter

Nas

Memphis Black

Jay-O

Alicia Keys

Slick Rick

Eminem

Pharrell Williams

Teyana Taylor

Jermaine Dupri

Jeezy

Usher

Rihanna

The-Dream

Swizz Beatz

Clipse

Fat Joe and Jadakiss

In a social media post from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, asking fans who they thought the rapper would be bringing out, one name stuck out.

“As long as Beyoncé will be there idc about the rest ngl (sic)”, said one fan, whilst another guessed that the concert on Friday could double as “Beyonce’s birthday party”.

Justin Timberlake, Usher, Nas, Pharrell and Eminem were some of the names mentioned.

Others have speculated if Jay-Z will bring out a UK rapper for his only UK show as part of his 30th anniversary tour.

Some have speculated that Jay-Z will bring out at UK rapper, such as Giggs, to perform

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“He’s friends with Giggs so likely him, If not I'd assume it’ll be Skepta or Stormzy,” guessed one user.

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“Probably Skepta. Jay z performing at Tottenham stadium, so it would make sense,” theorised another, whilst Kano was also another popular suggestion.

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Standard Sport understands Spurs are set to pay around £10million plus £2m in add-ons to bring the 28-year-old in as a replacement for Kevin Danso, who has joined Sunderland on loan with a £25m obligation to buy after asking to leave.

Spurs initially wanted to bring Tosin in on loan but, having struck an agreement to sign his Chelsea team-mate Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan, they pursued a permanent deal.

"I'm in an important part of my career and speaking to the head coach and knowing the type of football he wants to play, I think it's a very good fit,” said Arabioyo after signing. “He wants the team to play with courage and that's something that I always look to do.

"I want to achieve the absolute best, to push this team and this club as much as possible to where we deserve to be.

"That's something that has to be done every single day, especially on the training pitch, and I will be bringing that mentality to the club."

"I've also been impressed with his mentality and desire to be part of what we are building. He knows the responsibility that comes with representing this club.”

Premier League clubs can only loan one player from a single team in the division, so Spurs were unable to negotiate loans for both Tosin and Mudryk.

Spurs had not been prioritising a new centre-back before tonight’s deadline but entered negotiations for Tosin once it became clear that Danso wanted to move on.

Danso has joined Sunderland on loan, with Spurs only willing to sanction his departure once they had found a replacement.

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed over the weekend that Danso was one of three players to express their desire to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.

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The London shows are the only UK stop on Jay-Z's tour following a record-breaking three-night run at New York’s Yankee Stadium

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Holly Bishop, Entertainment & Lifestyle Reporter

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Jay-Z is coming to London to perform two headline shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend, marking his first solo appearance in the UK in over a decade.

This weekend the rapper will continue his Jay-Z 30 tour, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of his sixth album, The Blueprint.

The London shows are the only UK stop on Jay-Z's tour following a record-breaking three-night run at New York’s Yankee Stadium.

This weekend the rapper will continue his Jay-Z 30 tour

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The 56-year-old’s last solo performance in the UK was on the Magna Carter World Tour in October 2013.

He last performed in the UK in 2018, when he joined his wife for their On The Run II Tour.

Whilst Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is yet to announce if there will be any special guest acts joining him, his New York shows at the Yankee Stadium have featured a wide range of stars, from Rihanna to Usher to his wife Beyonce.

Here’s what we know so far and what you need to be aware of ahead of the rap legend’s next scheduled stop in the capital.

When is Jay-Z performing in London?

The legendary rapper, who has sold more than 125 million records, is performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (N17) on the following two dates.

Friday, September 4 2026

Saturday, September 5 2026

What time do doors open at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Gates for general admission will open at 5pm, though stage times will be confirmed closer to the show.

Who could be joining Jay-Z on stage?

No official support has been announced for either show.

However, fans can expect an impressive set of guest acts if Jay-Z’s New York residency is anything to go by.

Nas, Alicia Keys, Eminem, Pharrell Williams, Teyana Taylor, Usher and Rihanna were just some of the stars that came out to join the legendary rapper on stage in July, whilst wife Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy Carter also made an appearance.

Rihanna is set to join the rapper across the pond, according to The Sun, whilst Beyonce, who is celebrating her 45th birthday on Friday, 4 September, could also hit the stage.

“Jay-Z and Beyonce love London so this will be a special night,” a source said.

“Beyonce will truly have a birthday to remember and the fans will be delighted to see her.”

Jay-Z’s wife Beyonce is speculated to make an appearance

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What will the setlist be?

While the official setlist won’t be revealed until the show itself plays out, here is what the rapper performed during his last show in New York, according to Setlist.fm.

Intro

Brooklyn’s Finest

Where I'm From

Dirt Off Your Shoulder

I Know

U Don't Know

Can't Knock the Hustle(with Teyana Taylor)

Money Ain't a Thang (with Jermaine Dupri)

Seen It All (with Jeezy)

Go Crazy (with Jeezy)

Hola' Hovito

Heart of the City (Ain't No Love) (with Usher) (with elements of "Ready Or Not")

Throwback / Part II (with Usher)

Never Change

Song Cry

Izzo (H.O.V.A.)

Beach Is Better

F***withmeyouknowigotit

N**** What, N**** Who

No Church in the Wild (with The‐Dream)

Clique (Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean cover)

Run This Town (with Rihanna)

Bitch Better Have My Money (with Rihanna)

Dead Presidents

Can I Live

Girls, Girls, Girls / '03 Bonnie & Clyde

Ruff Ryder's Anthem / Welcome to the Jungle / So Appalled (with Swizz Beatz)

Jigga My N**** (with Swizz Beatz)

On to the Next One (with Swizz Beatz)

Ain't No Woman (Four Tops song)

Ain't No N****

Excuse Me Miss (with Pharrell Williams)

La La La (with Pharrell Williams)

I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) (with Pharrell Williams)

Frontin' (with Pharrell Williams)

Allure (with Pharrell Williams)

Grindin' (with Clipse & Pharrell Williams)

Lift Off

Drunk in Love (with Beyoncé)

N****s in Paris / Big Pimpin'

Public Service Announcement

Theme From New York, New York (John Kander song) (Frank Sinatra version)

Empire State of Mind

New York (Ja Rule cover) (with Fat Joe) (+ Jadakiss)

Lucifer

Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Encore

The 56-year-old’s last solo performance in the UK was on the Magna Carter World Tour in October 2013

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How to get tickets?

The Friday show is sold out; however, there are still tickets available for Saturday’s performance.

You can purchase tickets from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium here or Ticketmaster here.

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets using resale websites such as StubHub and Viagogo. However, fans should note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase, meaning tickets could end up as void.

How can I travel to and from the stadium?

Here are the four stations that are located close to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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White Hart Lane (Weaver Line, Overground) - seven-minute walk to the stadium.

Northumberland Park (Greater Anglia trains, National Rail) - 10 minute walk to the stadium.

Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line, Underground and Greater Anglia trains, National Rail) - 30 minute walk to the stadium.

Seven Sisters (Victoria Line, Underground and Greater Anglia trains, National Rail) - 31 minute walk to the stadium.

Local routes like the 149, 259, 279, and 349 also service the area, though travel could potentially be thwarted if there are any road closures, which often occur on major event days.

Driving is strongly discouraged, as roads surrounding the stadium are generally closed before, during and immediately after an event.

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What will the weather be like?

Concert goers can expect mostly dry conditions on Friday and Saturday with highs of 25C, however the odd light shower is possible.

Where to purchase merchandise?

As well as merch being sold at the stadium, fans will also be able to buy specially branded items at an immersive installation in London’s Trafalgar Square.

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It is the second switch confirmed by Tottenham on Deadline Day so far, following Japanese defender Kota Takai’s loan to Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truidense VV.

Sarr initially moved to Spurs in 2021 from French club Metz, whom he immediately re-joined on loan before arriving in north London a year later and making his Premier League debut in January 2023.

He went on to play 141 times across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and registering as many assists.

However, the 23-year-old made only 13 Premier League starts last season and had fallen further down the pecking order during Roberto De Zerbi’s first transfer window at the club.

Tottenham broke their transfer record twice in the space of just a few days in July as they spent around £185m combined on midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

Spurs also have the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall to call upon in midfield, with Sarr having not made the squad for any of their three games so far this term having been dealing with a minor injury.

De Zerbi confirmed over the weekend that Sarr had asked to leave Tottenham before the summer transfer deadline on Tuesday, along with Kevin Danso and Richarlison.

“Richarlison, I don’t know,” De Zerbi said after Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle. “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 suffer a small injury but he is almost ready to train.”

Danso looks set to join Sunderland on an initial season-long loan that includes an option to buy, with Spurs moving for Tosin Adarabioyo as his replacement on a permanent transfer as part of a double deal with rivals Chelsea that will also include loaning Mykhailo Mudryk.

Tottenham appear to have missed out to Manchester City in the race for Sarr’s Senegal team-mate Iliman Ndiaye, after Cody Gakpo chose to remain at Liverpool.

Teenage forward Mikey Moore has completed a loan move to Cologne, while left-back Souza has been loaned to Porto.

There had been talks over Richarlison heading back to former club Everton, though that does not appear to be happening as things stand before the window shuts at 11pm BST.

Tottenham’s transfer Deadline Day has kicked into gear with the first deal of the day.

A record-breaking summer window has seen the likes of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savio and Omar Marmoush come through the doors.

But a deal for Iliman Ndiaye broke down, allowing Manchester City to swoop in ahead of an expected announcement today.

There should be at least three more deals confirmed today, with Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo set to join from Chelsea as Kevin Danso leaves for Sunderland.

But, first, young defender Kota Takai has left on loan, moving to Belgium after a similar spell with Borussia Monchengladbach last season.

A club statement read: “Kota Takai has joined Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Pro League on loan for the rest of the 2026/27 season.

“The Japan international defender was signed from J1 League Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2025.

“He joined Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan for the second half of last season, making his Bundesliga debut against FC Augsburg on 11 January. He went on to make eight appearances.

Richarlison has issued a public statement asking Tottenham for ‘respect’ as he his future remains up in the air on the eve of Deadline Day.

Roberto De Zerbi revealed this weekend that Richarlison has asked to leave Tottenham, and the Brazilian striker has been linked with a move back to Everton, whom he left to join Spurs in 2022.

Now, in a bombshell statement shared to his social media pages, Richarlison has implored Tottenham to allow him the agency to decide whether or not to look for a move on Deadline Day.

He wrote: “After everything I've been through in the last few years, I decided that NEVER AGAIN would anyone decide my future for me.

“I went through a lot of bad things during that time, and almost all of them happened because of decisions made by other people. Pressure, threats, retaliation—none of that scares me. I've been through worse things... believe me!”

“I've always made it clear, at every opportunity, that any move of mine to another place would also have to be good for the club. If it wasn't, I would never accept it. Just like I didn't accept it when everything here was falling apart and they needed me.

“I stayed and gave my life. So, I hope they treat my situation with the same respect that I've always had for the Spurs and for all the people who worked with me during this period. Just don't try to decide for me.”

It remains to be seen whether a move will materialise for Richarlison on Deadline Day, though Everton will be back in the market for forwards after selling Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City. They have also been linked with an eleventh-hour move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun.

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Standard Sport understands that City have agreed to pay £60million up front with a further £5m potentially due in add-ons.

Ndiaye had been a target for Spurs after their move for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo fell through, but they have now turned their attention to Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk.

Everton had offered Ndiaye multiple contract offers over the last 12 months but are no resigned to losing the Senegal international.

Mudryk, meanwhile, is on the market after returning from a doping ban last month.

The Ukrainian international has several different suitors interested in a loan deal, but is believed to have given his priority to Spurs and former boss Roberto De Zerbi, whom he worked under at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Spurs are also looking at the possibility of signing Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, with Kevin Danso of interest to Sunderland.

They had initially been looking at a loan move for the 28-year-old, but are said to be open to a permanent deal should they agree a loan for Mudryk.

Premier League clubs can only have one loan player at the same time from a single club in the same division, meaning Spurs would have to buy either Tosin or Mudryk.

Spurs are in the market for another attacking addition despite announcing the signings of Manchester City duo Omar Marmoush and Savio last week.