Hugo Viana shortlists Everton attacker as fresh Manchester City transfer target | OneFootball

Manchester City are monitoring Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as a potential squad addition this summer, with the Senegal international’s versatility across wide positions and the number 10 role having attracted interest from the Etihad Stadium.

Ndiaye has been one of Everton‘s standout performers since joining from Marseille in 2024, establishing himself as one of the more creative and direct attackers in the Premier League in recent seasons.

City had previously enquired about the 26-year-old in December 2025, with Liverpool and Tottenham also credited with interest at that time.

The update comes as incoming manager Enzo Maresca and director of football Hugo Viana continue to shape their squad plans for the 2026-27 season, with attacking depth among the areas under consideration following the departures of Bernardo Silva and others this summer.

Report: City watching Ndiaye as squad option

As per journalist Alan Nixon, Manchester City are watching Iliman Ndiaye as a potential squad signing this summer, with the Everton forward’s ability to operate wide or as a No.10 having caught the club’s eye ahead of the transfer window.

Ndiaye joined Everton from Marseille in the summer of 2024 and has since become one of the Toffees’ most important players, combining technical quality with the kind of directness and creativity that has made him an increasingly attractive proposition for clubs at the top end of the Premier League.

City face competition for the former Sheffield United star’s signature should they formalise their interest, with Liverpool and Tottenham having both been linked with the Senegal international during the course of last season, making any potential pursuit a competitive one from the outset.

What is the wider context for City’s attacking plans?

Maresca inherits an attacking department that retains Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo as its core, though the exits of Silva and others have reduced the overall depth of the squad heading into the new season.

Viana is expected to be active in the window across multiple positions, with midfield remaining the primary area of focus given the ongoing pursuits of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali.

Ndiaye’s reported status as a squad option rather than a marquee signing suggests City are covering multiple bases simultaneously as the window progresses.