Iliman Ndiaye personally informs his father whether he's leaving Everton

Iliman Ndiaye has already made quite clear whether he intends to leave Everton for Al-Hilal.

Everton have been rocked in recent days by news that Ndiaye is a top target for the Saudi Arabian side.

Goodison News has already covered reports that Al-Hilal have approached Everton over a deal for Ndiaye.

Personal terms are not an issue for Al-Hilal, it is claimed, and Everton would be willing to sell if the right sum is offered.

That would come as a huge blow for David Moyes given Ndiaye's importance in the final third for Everton.

However, an update from the horse's mouth, so to speak, has given Moyes reason to be a lot more confident.

Iliman Ndiaye jokes about Al-Hilal move

Ndiaye may have dropped off last season, but Everton cannot afford to go into the new season without him.

The back-to-back blanks against Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City, while only friendlies, are cause for concern.

Only a team like Al-Hilal would realistically be willing to pay a sum Everton cannot say no to.

But Ndiaye has no intention of moving to the Middle East at this stage in his career.

As per Wiw Sport, Ndiaye's father has already responded to the ongoing speculation.

"Many people called me to tell me that Iliman was going to leave. But rest assured, he is not going anywhere," his father is quoted as saying.

"He called me this morning. I even teased him with a few words in Arabic and we laughed about it. He let me know that he had no intention of going to Saudi Arabia."

With these quotes surely all but confirming Ndiaye's going nowhere, what impact could it have on Everton?

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First and foremost, the Senegal international staying at Hill Dickinson Stadium is a massive boost.

Ndiaye was involved in nine Premier League goals last season and should easily better that this time around.

Moyes regularly showed his love for Ndiaye with praise, including last season when saying: "He's a really talented boy.

"He's got great feet, can beat people and he gives us something different in the final third."

Ndiaye really can provide "something different", although it is clear another wing option is required.

Without the £70million-plus fee Ndiaye's unpopular sale would have brought in, the Friedkin Group will now have to dig deep into their pockets.

There are financial rules to abide by - Everton fans need no telling of that - but at least Ndiaye will not need replacing.

The bottom line is at least one marquee signing is needed in the final third to complement Ndiaye, rather than replace him.