Tottenham turn to Ndiaye and Pulisic after Gakpo setback
Cody Gakpo wants Manchester City over Tottenham, leaving Spurs to look at other attacking options before the transfer deadline as City and Liverpool hold talks.
Spurs are working on Tosin Adarabioyo if Kevin Danso leaves and are also considering Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez before the deadline.
Spurs have agreed a deal in principle for Iliman Ndiaye after missing out on Cody Gakpo, targeting his dribbling, versatility and pressing to suit Roberto De Zerbi's attack. Livescore
Spurs are lining up Tosin Adarabioyo as cover after De Zerbi confirmed Kevin Danso wants to leave. Sunderland, Benfica and Marseille are also in the picture.
After defeats to Brentford and Newcastle, Spurs are urged to end Archie Gray's run at right-back, with Pedro Porro's return offering a more natural solution.
Spurs’ Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool has been brought forward to 15 September after UEFA scheduling clashes forced the EFL into fixture changes.
Marmoush created three chances and completed three dribbles in Spurs’ 2-0 loss to Newcastle, underlining both his bright debut and Tottenham’s wider attacking problems.
Iliman Ndiaye is not the only forward Tottenham could sign this week.
Spurs’ clear-out continues with Danso set to leave, Mikey Moore joining Köln on loan and Souza heading to Porto on loan. Richarlison is still delaying the Ndiaye move.
Spurs have agreed a £60m deal for Ndiaye and personal terms, but Richarlison’s delayed exit leaves Arsenal circling, while Manchester City could revive their interest if Cody Gakpo stays at Liverpool.
After a 2-0 loss to Newcastle, Spurs’ old flaw persists under De Zerbi - once they fall behind, heads drop. They are yet to score an equaliser in his league reign.
Dermot Gallagher backed the decision not to award Spurs a penalty for Malick Thiaw’s challenge on Omar Marmoush, calling the contact minimal in the 2-0 defeat.
Mohammed Kudus's return could lift Spurs' attack, giving Omar Marmoush and Savio more space after defeats to Brentford and Newcastle in a poor start to 2026/27.
Mathys Tel's poor display in Spurs' 2-0 loss to Newcastle underlined why Tottenham have strengthened in attack, with Savio and Omar Marmoush overtaking him.
Micky van de Ven endured a poor first Premier League start as Spurs captain in the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, struggling defensively and in possession.
Tottenham have made an approach for AC Milan's Christian Pulisic as an alternative after missing out on Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
Richarlison posted 'I am the villain' after agreeing to leave Spurs for Everton. De Zerbi said he wanted out, while Iliman Ndiaye is expected to move the other way.
