Manchester City Finalizes £65m Deal for Iliman Ndiaye

Manchester City has secured a £65 million agreement with Everton for winger Iliman Ndiaye, as they seek alternatives after a rejected bid for Cody Gakpo from Liverpool.

The deal consists of a £60 million guaranteed payment with an additional £5 million in potential bonuses. Discussions between City and Everton progressed quickly, building on previous contact regarding Jack Grealish.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur, who had been in advanced talks for Ndiaye, are now exploring other options, including a loan for Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk. Earlier on the same day, Liverpool turned down City's £80 million offer for Gakpo, raising concerns about finding a replacement for the player.