Why Everton can't breathe easy as Iliman Ndiaye transfer saga not done yet

Everton can't breathe easy despite Iliman Ndiaye rejecting a move to Al Hilal this transfer window.

The Saudi League side had identified the Senegal international as a target, but he wants to continue playing in Europe.

The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the most hardworking wingers in the Premier League.

Ndiaye has also demonstrated the quality to play for top teams, which is why his situation at Hill Dickinson Stadium could still be uncertain before deadline day.

With less than three weeks to go in the transfer window, the Toffees may have to prepare themselves for some significant approaches for the forward.

It wouldn't be surprising to see the winger, who the Merseyside outfit want £75million for, attracting interest in the Premier League.

Who Everton now need to worry about as Iliman Ndiaye transfer race not done

Ndiaye's refusal to join Al Hilal doesn't mean he wouldn't mind leaving the Toffees this summer.

The Senegalese ace has ambitions of playing at the top and could be able to fulfil that sooner rather than later.

According to CaughtOffside on 12 August, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool "could now get involved" in the race to sign the winger.

The Blues are aware that Ndiaye and his agents have already held discussions with other clubs.

With the three big Premier League giants holding talks with the attacker's entourage, it remains to be seen whether they can match the asking price at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

It has also been suggested that the Senegal international is "really keen" on getting a move away from the Merseyside outfit.

David Moyes certainly won't be able to breathe easy regarding Ndiaye's future until after the transfer window.

Where Iliman Ndiaye exit would leave David Moyes

Ndiaye's exit will surely be a big blow to David Moyes' ambitions at Everton next season.

The forward has been a reliable creative outlet for the Toffees and it will surely be hard to find a replacement for him.

With the Blues swapping Dwight McNeil for Brennan Johnson, they may have already found their new winger in case Ndiaye leaves.

Tyler Dibling also looks ready to finally make an impact at Hill Dickinson Stadium after his big-money move from Southampton.

Tyrique George and possibly Jack Grealish can be Moyes' options on the left-wing as the Merseysiders plan to make progress in the 2026-27 campaign.