Tottenham Hotspur are expected to find out over the coming hours whether they have managed to clinch a deal for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye.
According to various reports, Spurs and Everton have agreed a double-deal for Richarlison and Iliman Ndiaye, who are expected to head in opposite directions.
The Times reporter Paul Joyce has revealed that Tottenham have agreed a deal worth £60m for Ndiaye, while the Toffees have agreed to pay £35m for Richarlison.
According to these updates, the Senegal international has already greenlit a switch to North London, but the proposed transfer does not hinge on the Lilywhites or the 26-year-old winger.
Tottenham’s pursuit of Iliman Ndiaye hinges on Richarlison’s transfer decision
Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that all parties are waiting for Richarlison’s final decision on returning to Everton before pushing through a double deal.
The journalist explained that the Brazilian also has other suitors, and if he decides to go elsewhere rather than returning to Merseyside, Ndiaye’s future could be ‘open’ again.
Romano said on his YouTube channel: “We will find out the future of Iliman Ndiaye immediately, on Monday in the morning or afternoon. Spurs are ready to do the deal with Everton. The point is over what Richarlison wants to do.
“If Richarlison agrees to go to Everton, Ndiaye can be a Tottenham player. Otherwise, his future could be open again, possibly go to Tottenham a different way, or also the possibility of him joining another club. He is also on the list of other clubs.”
Former Spurs fan favourite excited by club’s pursuit of Ndiaye
One man who has approved Tottenham’s pursuit of the Senegal international is former Spurs midfielder and fan favourite Dele Alli.
Dele described Ndiaye as a ‘baller’ on social media, reacting to reports that the Lilywhites have agreed a deal for the winger.
The 29-year-old left Everton in the summer of 2024 at the end of his contract, the same window as when Ndiaye arrived at the club from Marseille.