City Gazump Spurs Over Ndiaye, Eye Enzo Fernández as Window Closes

Manchester City are set to complete a £65m acquisition of Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, effectively outbidding Tottenham Hotspur in a swift transfer hijack. The deal, structured as £60m in cash plus £5m in add-ons, marks the end of City’s failed pursuit of Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo. Ndiaye, a key Senegal international, is expected to undergo his medical soon, leaving Everton with only days to secure a replacement before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday. This aggressive move is part of a broader offensive by City, who have simultaneously opened negotiations with Chelsea regarding midfielder Enzo Fernández. The development creates a complex situation for Tottenham, who had previously targeted Ndiaye. In related news, while Richarlison is set to remain at Spurs, the club has agreed to a loan deal for Mykhailo Mudryk. Everton faces significant pressure to restructure their squad, having lost one of their most pivotal attacking assets on the final days of the window.