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Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye

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Everton are still in talks over a return for Richarlison from Tottenham after Manchester City agreed a £60m deal to buy Iliman Ndiaye , which could lead to Jack Grealish returning to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Balogun is set to join Everton as Beto leaves, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal to sign the 28-year-old Balogun is set to join Everton as Beto leaves, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal to sign the 28-year-old At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Everton have agreed a deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun for around £40m as David Moyes looks set to overhaul his attack before the transfer deadline. Everton are in advanced in talks with City to bring back Grealish, who was on loan last season and with the £100m man surplus to requirements at Manchester City.

Balogun, who came through Arsenal’s youth system, scored 19 goals for Monaco last season but looked unlikely to sign a new deal with the Ligue 1 club. The 25-year-old was at the centre of major controversy at the World Cup this summer when his ban was suspended after United States president Donald Trump lobbied his Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino.

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Everton are also close to ending their long search for a right-back, with Kenny Tete potentially arriving from Fulham. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

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