Paul Joyce shares inside word on big-money exits for Iliman Ndiaye and Everton teammate
Iliman Ndiaye and Jarrad Branthwaite will be in the headlines at Everton in the upcoming transfer windows.
The Toffees expect the Senegal international to be in demand after some brilliant performances in L4 this season.
Branthwaite recently signed a new contract at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, giving the Blues control over his future.
Ndiaye is a big miss for David Moyes after going to the Africa Cup of Nations, and it will be interesting to see how the Merseyside outfit cope without him.
Iliman Ndiaye and Jarrad Branthwaite sales on cards at Everton
If a Champions League club makes a move for Ndiaye or Branthwaite, they could be sold, according to Paul Joyce.
The Times journalist revealed that a significant offer would likely be required for the Blues to even think about the Senegalese forward and English defender’s exits at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While Branthwaite might not be as in-demand as Ndiaye due to his fitness issues this season, their situations will be worth keeping an eye on.
Joyce wrote in The Times on 19 December: “There is an expectation that winger Ndiaye, now on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Senegal, will have suitors this summer, although the injury to Branthwaite, which means he has not played competitively yet this season, might curtail interest.”
The journalist added: “It would require a big fee for either player to be sold, but there remains a susceptibility to selling if Champions League clubs come calling.”
Moyes recently shared that Branthwaite was back in training, and the 23-year-old defender may soon showcase why he’s one of the most sought-after talents in English football.
David Moyes to force Iliman Ndiaye hand next summer
Ndiaye’s future looks set at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the Scottish manager admitting the Toffees have no intention of selling him.
Speaking on 7 November, Moyes 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. 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.”
While the former Olympique Marseille forward might feel he’s made a lot of progress in recent seasons and would like to compete for a significant title in the coming years, it will surely take something monumental to change Moyes’ stance on selling him.
The 25-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and while the Senegalese forward’s desires might be understandable, he could potentially have to force his way out.
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