Tottenham And Everton Are About To Pull Off The WILDEST Deadline-Day Swap — And Richarlison's Going Home 🔄

Stop everything, because Premier League clubs are pulling off one of the most dramatic deadline-day swaps we've seen in YEARS — and it involves the same player going back to his old club after just four years. Yes, really.

Tottenham and Everton are in advanced talks over separate deals that would see Iliman Ndiaye move to Spurs for £60m, while Richarlison heads back to Goodison Park for £35m. The Brazilian left Everton for Tottenham in a £60m deal back in 2022, and now he's about to return for almost half that price. The DRAMA.

Why Is This Happening NOW?

According to BBC Sport, Richarlison has basically begged to leave Spurs — and manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted after Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Newcastle that the striker has asked to leave "too many times."

"Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave," De Zerbi told reporters, and honestly? That's the most brutally honest manager quote we've heard all summer.

Richarlison was Tottenham's top scorer last season with 11 goals, but he's clearly not happy. He's in the final year of his contract, wasn't even in the matchday squad on Saturday, and Sky Sports reports he's one of THREE players who've asked to leave before Tuesday's deadline. (Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr are the other two, FYI.)

The Tea ☕

• Richarlison wants out of Spurs after four frustrating years and is set to rejoin Everton for £35m — less than half what Spurs paid for him
• Iliman Ndiaye is heading the opposite direction to Tottenham in a £60m deal after rejecting multiple new contract offers from Everton
• The twist: Man City were also interested in Ndiaye, but they're now focusing on Liverpool's Cody Gakpo instead (yes, THAT drama is also happening)

Meanwhile, Ndiaye Is Everton's Next Big Sale

While Richarlison heads home, Everton are cashing in on Ndiaye — who joined from Marseille in 2024 and has scored 17 goals in 74 appearances.

The 26-year-old has rejected multiple contract offers from the Toffees and even held talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer, so it's clear he wants a move. Manchester City were also sniffing around, but according to BBC Sport, Spurs are now in pole position because City have shifted their focus to trying (yes, TRYING) to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. The audacity!

Personal terms between Ndiaye and Tottenham are being discussed, but it's not a done deal yet — Sky Sports says a £60m fee is on the table and conversations are "advanced."

This Is Peak Transfer Deadline Chaos

Here's the thing: Tottenham have already spent MORE THAN £300M this summer trying to climb out of the bottom of the Premier League table (they're currently dead last after losing their first two games without scoring a single goal). They've signed EIGHT first-team players, including Omar Marmoush on loan from Man City.

And Everton? They're wheeling and dealing like it's FIFA Career Mode. Not only are they bringing Richarlison back and selling Ndiaye, but they're also trying to get Jack Grealish back on loan from Man City (he spent last season there) AND they're chasing a right-back before the deadline.

Oh, and earlier today, Everton called off a proposed sale of midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after their own fans revolted. So yeah, it's been A DAY on Merseyside.

And Then It Got Even MORE Chaotic

Want to know how interconnected this all is? Liverpool need to find a replacement before they'll even consider selling Gakpo to City. Fulham are in talks to sign a replacement for Kenny Tete (who Everton want as their right-back). And Juventus are confident of signing Pape Matar Sarr from Spurs on loan.

It's a full-blown transfer domino effect, and we are HERE FOR IT.

The window slams shut on Tuesday, so clubs have THREE DAYS to get all of this done. Buckle up, because this deadline day is going to be WILD.

Sources:

• BBC Sport - Tottenham make Ndiaye move with Richarlison set for Everton
• Sky Sports - Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison transfer news

Are you Team Richarlison going home or Team Ndiaye making the step up? And can Spurs PLEASE start scoring goals? Sound off below! 👇