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What we know as Man City and Arsenal eye deadline-busting Iliman Ndiaye transfer

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27 Aug 2026, 5:40 am

Everton ace Iliman Ndiaye is being eyed for a deadline-busting move by Manchester City and Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.

The Senegal ace has been consistently linked with a move away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium throughout the summer.

The Gunners have regularly been named as potential suitors, while Manchester United were previously credited with an interest.

Mega-rich Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal were also heavily tipped with a move for the 26-year-old winger.

However, a move failed to materialise and the former Marseille forward has started the season with Everton.

But with only six days until the end of the window, there is still a possibility that Ndiaye could depart the Toffees.

How much are Everton asking for Iliman Ndiaye?

Ndiaye is a popular player with the Everton fanbase.

However, shortly after the end of last season, Ndiaye spoke of his desire to play in the Champions League.

According to talkSPORT, Manchester City are eyeing a late move for Ndiaye, while they also state Arsenal are monitoring the situation.

The report adds that a deal will not come cheap for either team, though, with Everton set to demand £80million to sanction a sale.

Arsenal's interest could depend on whether they are successful in their bid to prise Julian Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid.

Man CIty are in the market for reinforcement in attack having sold Savio to Tottenham, while Omar Marmoush is set to make the move as well.

Everton might be able to use City's interest in particular to their own benefit if they can canny about it.

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How could Everton use Ndiaye interest to their benefit?

It is no secret that Everton are keen to bring City ace Jack Grealish back to the Hill Dickinson Stadium,

The 30-year-old England winger enjoyed a loan spell last term, before injury cruelly ended his season in February.

Grealish has been involved with City in the early stages of the campaign, but it is looking increasingly likely he will be allowed to depart again.

Sunderland and Aston Villa are both thought to be watching the situation.

But Everton might be able to use City's interest in Ndiaye to their favour, and the return of Grealish would be a popular move.

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