Alan Myers offers biggest hint yet that Iliman Ndiaye will leave Everton
Iliman Ndiaye might have to be sold to make room in David Moyes' squad for Baris Alper Yilmaz.
Everton have seen a £35million bid for Yilmaz rejected by Galatasaray, with reports from Turkiye suggesting that a follow-up offer is expected to be made in the coming days.
Hayden Hackney is the only new arrival at Hill Dickinson Stadium so far this summer, with Merlin Rohl and Tyrique George also seeing their loan stays turned into permanent ones.
The lack of movement has led to frustration among the Everton faithful. However, efforts to ramp up the bid to sign 26-year-old Yilmaz - who scored 12 goals and supplied 16 assists last season for Galatasaray - has caused some excitement.
Goodison News has covered claims from Turkiye that Everton are happy to meet Yilmaz's demands for his personal terms, with the winger keen on making the move to the Premier League.
However, former Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers has hinted that there's a major caveat to the Blues' pursuit of Yilmaz.
What it means for Iliman Ndiaye's future
Speaking on X on Saturday evening, Myers said that there is "some truth" in the speculation that says Everton are tracking Yilmaz.
When asked if the deal for Yilmaz could hinge on Ndiaye's situation on Merseyside, Myers said on Sunday: "I think someone would need to leave, personally, but who knows?"
Yilmaz is a versatile attacker who can play anywhere across the front-line. However, last season, the Turkiye international - who scored against the USA at the World Cup - featured largely on the left-wing.
In comparison, 26-year-old Ndiaye saw his game-time split almost equally between playing on the left and right last term for Everton.
But then the Blues have George on their books on a full-time basis now having signed him from Chelsea for £18m, giving Moyes another option out wide.
Ndiaye's future is less than certain, especially with fresh rumours suggesting talks are underway over a sale.
What the latest Everton transfer news says about Ndiaye
Ndiaye has had two strong seasons as an Everton player.
Last season, he scored six times and supplied three assists in 32 Premier League appearances.
As expected, his form has attracted attention with Everton reportedly in talks with Al-Hilal over a potential move.
The Saudi club will no doubt have a lot of money to spend and could submit a head-spinning offer the way of Merseyside if they really want to land their man.
Nothing, however, seems to be set in stone right now. But if Yilmaz does become a Blue, there's every chance that there'll be even more interest in Ndiaye.