Tottenham eyeing 'hugely exciting' Premier League winger after Gakpo

At the Tottenham Hotspur training ground, scouts circle a whiteboard that now bears the name Iliman Ndiaye, the 26‑year‑old Everton winger whose £75 million price tag could stall a summer move. The Lilywhites have turned their attention to the Senegalese after recent pursuits of Cody Gakpo and Savinho, hoping to add a "hugely exciting" option on the left flank.

Roberto De Zerbi’s first transfer window has already seen Tottenham spend roughly £235 million, with Sandro Tonali arriving for £100 million, Mateus Fernandes for £85 million and Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million. These signings underline the club’s intent to reshape the squad ahead of the new campaign.

The spending spree was complemented by free‑transfer acquisitions of Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, bolstering the defensive line without further outlay.

Ndiaye joined Everton from Marseille in the summer of 2024 and recorded eleven goals in his debut season, followed by six goals and three assists last term. His two productive campaigns in the Premier League have drawn attention from several top clubs.

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Manchester United, Arsenal and Saudi side Al‑Hilal have also been linked with the winger. Al‑Hilal appear best placed to meet Everton’s reported £75 million demand, while Tottenham’s interest remains at a preliminary stage.

De Zerbi plans to deploy Conor Gallagher and James Maddison as his number‑ten options, with a double pivot of Fernandes and Tonali anchoring midfield. An ACL injury has sidelined Xavi Simons, leaving a vacancy on the left that the club hopes Ndiaye can fill.

Ndiaye’s profile matches the requirement: a creative wide forward, prolific dribbler and adept at operating in left‑half spaces, reminiscent of former RB Leipzig player. If Tottenham can outpace United and Al‑Hilal, the signing would reinforce their attacking arsenal.

The story comes via Reuters By Alfie Cairns Culshaw, Published Aug 4, 2026, 5:36 PM GMT+1. Alfie is a football journalist covering the Premier League for GIVEMESPORT, having joined the company in May 2024. An avid Arsenal fan, he previously worked for SportBible, focusing on Liverpool and Manchester United, and creates YouTube content. He also runs an Arsenal Blog with over 59,000 Instagram followers, has produced video for CheekySport, and written for The Football Faithful. Known for data‑led analysis, Alfie’s work appears across Sport, Bible, Football, GiveMeSport, and Us platforms, where he regularly says "Here we Give" fans a "De" perspective on the "Hugely" "Exciting" game.