Iliman Ndiaye's Everton exit stance revealed, forward has 'made it known'

Iliman Ndiaye is attracting interest from Al Hilal at Everton this transfer window, with the winger's stance now being shared.

The Saudi League club have identified the Senegal international as a target after completing a move for Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United.

While the side from Riyadh haven't made contact with the Toffees, they've been in talks with the 26-year-old's agent.

Ndiaye has been a key player at Hill Dickinson Stadium for David Moyes and he isn't for sale.

The Blues are determined to hold on to the Senegalese star, who still has three years left on his contract in L3.

What the ex-Olympique Marseille forward's future now depends on is how willing he is to push for a move from the Merseyside outfit.

Will Iliman Ndiaye leave Everton?

Goodison News has covered reports of Al Hilal's interest in Ndiaye, with the Toffees' star seen as an alternative to Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele.

Considering the Senegal international's importance at Hill Dickinson Stadium, it will surely take a massive offer to sign him, which teams in Saudi Arabia are historically capable of.

BBC Sport Merseyside journalist Giulia Bould claimed via X on Wednesday that Ndiaye has green-lit a possible move to Riyadh.

Despite the Blues having no intention of sanctioning the forward's exit, his stance is clear after he rejected four new contract offers.

Bould said: "I understand Ndiaye is open to a move to Al Hilal this summer. The club yet to contact Everton with an offer but the winger’s agent is in talks with the Saudi Pro League side.

"Everton don’t want to sell, Ndiaye made it known he wants to leave and rejected four new deals"

Can David Moyes afford Ndiaye sale?

Ndiaye has carried Everton's attack over the last two seasons with some exceptional displays.

Not only is the Senegal international a creative force and a goal threat, but he also puts in the work defensively.

The winger's importance to Moyes can't be overstated, with other options in attack not at the same level.

Jack Grealish revived his career at Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, but it remains to be seen whether the Blues can strike another deal with Manchester City.

Dwight McNeil, Tyler Dibling and Tyrique George arguably won't be able to replace Ndiaye's impact in L3 if he does leave this summer.