Jens Petter Hauge transfer update to spark optimism over Iliman Ndiaye's Everton future
Jens Petter Hauge has again emerged as a target for Everton, as exclusively reported by Goodison News.
Next season is a huge one for the Toffees, with it clear that they need to qualify for European football.
But to do that, their summer recruitment is set to play a crucial role in deciding whether or not they can match those ambitions.
Everton's biggest weakness last season was in the final third, especially after Jack Grealish's season-ending injury, with very little quality going forward.
The Blues have re-entered the race to sign Hauge as a potential recipe to address those concerns.
And those links may be enough to hint at Iliman Ndiaye's future at Hill Dickinson.
How does Jens Petter Hauge interest impact Iliman Ndiaye?
Directly? Maybe not a lot. But indirectly, there is some optimism to be had.
Ndiaye is at his best when playing on the right-wing, and the fact that Everton are looking at signing a left-winger suggests that they maintain the hope that he will be played there next season.
The Senegal star has 11 goals and two assists in 51 appearances from the left, compared to five goals and three assists on the right, but from 26 appearances.
Per 90, it showcases that Everton are far more likely to get the best out of him there.
However, the Blues will still have a key decision to make over his future, depending on the interest that surfaces over the coming months.
Should Everton cash in on Ndiaye while they can?
Ndiaye was not at his best last season, though it remains clear that he is the one player who is capable of doing something from nothing.
Those are the two arguments that Everton will have to juggle when it comes to deciding his future.
Man United are among those said to be keen on a deal for the former Sheffield United star, and the finances involved may play another crucial role.
If Everton can get a fee that would allow them to upgrade several areas of their squad, then it may be worth taking.