UMVA has learned that Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has emerged as a top target for Premier League giants, with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the charge.
The 26-year-old Senegal international has been with the Toffees since 2024, following an unusual career path that took him from Sheffield United to Marseille and now Everton. Ndiaye had an impressive first season on Merseyside, scoring 11 goals in all competitions, but his last campaign was quieter, with just six goals to his name.
Ndiaye is currently at the World Cup with Senegal, looking to add to his 39 caps, but speculation is swirling over his club future. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City have all been linked with moves for the France-born star, who can operate on either wing or behind the striker. All three clubs would offer Ndiaye Champions League football, a prospect that clearly excites him.
In a recent interview, Ndiaye made it clear that he wants to play Champions League football, stating, 'You don't know where football will take you next. As I've always said, I want to be the best player and to do that, you have to play at the top. I want to be playing at the top level. I want to be playing Champions League football.'
Ndiaye's ambition is clear: he wants to win trophies for his club and country. 'When I look back at everything I've done, everything I've been through, it is something to be proud of. But it doesn't stop here. You don't stop when you've made it. You want to go further and achieve things,' he said. Everton boss David Moyes has described Ndiaye as the 'last person I would consider selling,' but the club may have to fend off significant offers to keep him.
Sources close to the club suggest that Everton will place a 'prohibitive valuation' on Ndiaye of around £70m, a figure based on Anthony Gordon's recent £70m move to a top-tier club from a Premier League rival. Ndiaye's Senegal get their World Cup campaign underway on Tuesday night in testing fashion as they take on a top opponent.
