Everton to accept £55m Iliman Ndiaye bid as Hill Dickinson exit news breaks
Everton are likely to set a “starting price” of £55million to entertain a sale of Iliman Ndiaye in the January transfer window.
The Senegal international has underlined his importance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium once again of late, with some excellent performances so far this season.
Ndiaye tops the entire Premier League when it comes to ground duels won, and his tally of four league goals also places him as his team’s top scorer at the 11-game mark of the campaign.
David Moyes has heaped praise on the winger on several occasions since his return to the club, but he now finds himself sweating over his future this winter.
Everton to ‘put Juventus on the spot’ over Iliman Ndiaye
Everton have received interest in Ndiaye from Juventus in recent days, with the Italian giants keen to try and prize him away from Merseyside in January.
The Old Lady have identified the 25-year-old as a player who ticks plenty of boxes for them in an attacking sense, but the Toffees have quickly shown their hand ahead of the window.
Moyes and Co. have no intention of selling their star man, but the views of the club and the manager can often differ from those of the player in situations like this.
However, ex-Everton scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – believes that Ndiaye will be better served staying put, and expects his former club to quote a hefty initial price to Juventus.
“If Juventus want to come in for Ndiaye, then £55million would be the starting price,” King said.
“That would put them on the spot, and I’m not sure whether they have that kind of money. I don’t think Juventus have the stature that they once did. They haven’t set the Italian league alight this season.
“They seem to be going through a difficult period, and if I were Ndiaye I’d stay with Everton, because it seems to suit him there, and it would take a lot of money to get him out.”
Iliman Ndiaye has outshone Jack Grealish this season
Jack Grealish’s move to Everton has prompted plenty of excitement, but he has arguably been outshone by his teammate on the opposite flank so far this term.
The former Sheffield United star has continued to go from strength to strength since his arrival from Marseille in 2024, and he now appears to be ready to push on and become one of the Premier League’s top players.
Ndiaye is a real livewire with the ball at his feet, and he ranks third in the league at the moment in terms of successful dribbles.
Everton will be keen to add to their squad this winter, but keeping hold of Ndiaye would be better than any possible acquisition, and it could even stand to make them a truly eye-watering sum a few years down the line.
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