Iliman Ndiaye may have to force Everton exit as David Moyes stands firm on transfer ‘speculation’
David Moyes has made it clear that Everton don’t want to lose Iliman Ndiaye.
Ndiaye scored a wondergoal against Sunderland last time out to further cement his reputation as a star in the Premier League.
The Senegal international’s strike didn’t secure victory as Everton drew 1-1 away to Sunderland, but he still caught the eye in massive fashion.
Ndiaye is said to be worth over £50million to Everton after what has proven to be a superb piece of business for the Toffees.
The 25-year-old has been involved in many conversations linking him away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Moyes really doesn’t want to lose Ndiaye.
David Moyes speaks out on Iliman Ndiaye exit links
Ndiaye is one of the form players in the Premier League right now and would arguably make most side’s better if he were to sign elsewhere.
The ex-Marseille man has always had excellent ability on the ball, but has begun to add goal involvements to his recent performances.
He netted against Sunderland to make it five goal involvements for the season, adding to his 11 goals scored from last campaign.
That record has only enhanced links away from Merseyside, but Moyes spoke out on 7 November to set out his thoughts on a potential outbound transfer.
He said: “I don’t see the speculation because I’m not looking. He’s got a three and a half year deal here, maybe more.
“He’s playing really well, it would be wrong for team’s not to talk about him because of his form.
“Here at Everton we’re building a team and we want to build with players like Ili, so we’ve got no intention of letting him go, that’s for sure.“
As good as that may for the Toffees fans to hear, it may prove to have the opposite effect than the Scottish head coach wants.
Ndiaye must drive Everton exit, if he wants to leave
Ndiaye is playing superb football right now and may feel that the regular minutes are allowing him to flourish.
Things may change should a side towards the top end of the Premier League table a bid for the former Sheffield United man in January or in the summer.
The potential of playing European football could be a factor that tempts the attacker away from L4, but it is clear that Moyes wouldn’t allow an exit.
That stance would force Ndiaye to push towards an Everton exit, should he see his future away from the Hill Dickinson.
The Toffees’ boss may see this as the perfect way to dismiss transfer rumours, but may cause a negative atmosphere should an offer come in.
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