Arsenal join four-club race to sign Iliman Ndiaye as Everton exit decision made
Iliman Ndiaye is attracting a lot of interest at Everton ahead of the summer transfer window.
Everton are in genuine contention for European football next season, and that will only be amplified if one of the top six wins the FA Cup, which will allow eighth place a spot in the Conference League.
And as for the success that has got them to this position, Ndiaye has been at the heart of it, alongside Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jack Grealish earlier in the campaign.
Dewsbury-Hall has already been linked with an exit from Everton, as has Ndiaye, with the latter now garnering interest from the Gunners.
Arsenal ready summer move for Iliman Ndiaye
Ndiaye has shown his quality consistently for Everton, and it will come as no surprise to see other clubs showing an interest in him.
The latest of which comes from Arsenal, with a report from Caught Offside stating that the Gunners are monitoring him closely.
Man United have already been linked with Ndiaye this season, but were well aware of the significant financial investment that would be needed to prize him away from Hill Dickinson Stadium
The 25-year-old has six goal contributions in the Premier League so far this season from 19 appearances, having managed nine in 33 appearances in the previous campaign.
But Ndiaye has already spoken about his situation on Merseyside, and it is not something that will provide much encouragement to his suitors.
What has Ndiaye said about his Everton future?
Given how much noise there has been around it, Ndiaye will be well aware of his name being linked with several top clubs, not just in England, but across Europe.
But if there is one thing the Senegal international has shown throughout his time on Merseyside, it is that he will never allow that to distract him from his game.
Not once has Ndiaye dropped a gear in his performances, and not once has he shown any signs of discontent at being an Everton player.
In fact, the Blues star has actually already spoken out about how much he is enjoying his time here, making it clear that he has no intention to quit Hill Dickinson Stadium anytime soon.
Ndiaye’s Everton record
- 58 appearances
- 15 goals scored
- Two assists
After reports initially emerged linking him with a move away, Ndiaye said: “I see it. I’m not the type of person to just go on X or Instagram because I’m a chill person.
“I’m calm. Football can take you anywhere. If, as you said, there are these teams that are interested, it means that you’re doing something good.
“As long as I’m at Everton, I’ll always give my best for them, and I want to achieve things with Everton, starting with this season and getting into Europe.”