Everton appear to be one of the clubs pushing hardest in the final stretch.
That kind of traffic tells its own story. Everton seem to be weighing immediate attacking help against the chance to cash in on a major sale. Deadline day often rewards decisiveness, but it can also punish clubs that try to complete too many connected deals at once.
For Manchester City, the late activity looks more strategic than reactive. Reports suggest Ndiaye is close to a move worth around £60 million, while other reports say Enzo Fernandez has emerged as a major target and that a deal has even been agreed.
Those are not minor moves. They point to a club still trying to refresh key areas despite already having one of the deepest squads in the league. The challenge is structural as much as financial: big-money deals between Premier League rivals are hard enough in mid-window, let alone in the final hours.
The shrinking schedule matters almost as much as the names involved. Other major European windows are also closing on Tuesday, which tightens the market and reduces room for negotiation. That usually favours deals that are already advanced and puts complicated packages - loans, replacements, rival-to-rival transfers - under serious strain.
The next few hours will decide whether Everton and Manchester City finish with a flourish or leave work unfinished. Once the window shuts at 22:00 GMT, the focus shifts quickly from rumours to consequences.