Illiman Ndiaye deal there to be done with Manchester City as Everton demands set
Iliman Ndiaye could be on his way out of Everton in the summer.
The Senegal international has been superb for the Toffees ever since signing from Marseille back in 2024.
The 25-year-old was superb under Sean Dyche and has also performed to a high level since the introduction of David Moyes on Merseyside.
This campaign, the attacking midfielder has contributed to seven goals in 22 appearances and will be keen to add to that moving forward.
His form at the Hill Dickinson Stadium has certainly caught the eye away from L4, with Ndiaye potentially ready for a Manchester City switch in the future.
Manchester City could move for Iliman Ndiaye
The ex-Sheffield United man is bound to attract eyes as the transfer window moves closer, based on his spell on Merseyside.
After struggles in France, the number 10 has proven himself in the Premier League with the Blues and could find himself central to a big summer move.
Former Everton scout Bryan King has been blown away by Ndiaye and his time with the Toffees and has suggested that Manchester City and Arsenal could make a future move for him.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, King said: “For a player with his technical ability, he’s up there with the best.
“He’s going to cost a few quid because he’s Everton’s best player.
“Looking at Morgan Rogers, he isn’t as big an asset as what Rogers would be to a football club right now.
“He would still cost someone a considerable amount of money if he were to leave.
“You’d say around £50m-70m. He was a good find, and he’s shown that he can handle the Premier League.
“Arsenal or Manchester City could be after him; there are deals to be done with City, in particular.“
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Would Everton allow Ndiaye to leave?
The future of the Toffees is firmly in their own hands, with European football likely to make a sizable impact on the future in L4.
If Moyes can drag his side into the UEFA Conference League, Everton could likely attract better players and keep hold of their best.
Ndiaye would surely stick around Merseyside if continental action were on the table, although the potential of Manchester City or Arsenal would be hard for him to turn down.
He has already said that his favourite place to play isn’t Goodison or Hill Dickinson, so a big move away could be wanted already.
There is a difficult situation looming, but if the Senegalese star wants to go, the Toffees may be best placed to accept a sizable bid.
That could see them land a huge profit on the attacker and improve the wider squad with the funds secured.
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