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Man City agree £65m package for Iliman Ndiaye

8/31/2026

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Summary

Man City Sign Ndiaye

Manchester City have agreed to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for a £65 million package.
The deal includes £60 million guaranteed plus £5 million in performance add-ons.
Ndiaye will undergo his medical on Tuesday before finalising a long-term contract.
Everton bought him for £15 million in July 2024, a roughly 260 % fee increase.
City turned to Ndiaye after an £80 million bid for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo failed.

Summary

Tottenham Turmoil

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League with a –5 goal difference after two opening defeats.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi faces growing scrutiny as the poor start threatens his tenure.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid to lure Ndiaye away from Tottenham, heightening North London rivalry.
Three Tottenham players, including Kevin Danso, have expressed a desire to leave before the transfer window closes.

History

Historical Context

In July 1996, after finishing runner-up to Manchester United, Newcastle United broke the British transfer record by paying Blackburn Rovers £15 million for striker Alan Shearer, the first £15 million fee in English football. The deal marked the start of a rapid rise in Premier League spending, a trend that later produced moves such as Manchester City’s £32.5 million signing of Robinho in 2008.

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Man City Sign Ndiaye

Manchester City have agreed to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for a £65 million package.
The deal includes £60 million guaranteed plus £5 million in performance add-ons.
Ndiaye will undergo his medical on Tuesday before finalising a long-term contract.
Everton bought him for £15 million in July 2024, a roughly 260 % fee increase.
City turned to Ndiaye after an £80 million bid for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo failed.

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