Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Everton Playmaker: Should Slot Go For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent report, journalist Santi Aouna revealed that Liverpool are among the clubs hoping to land Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye. It has been stated that the Reds would have to compete with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to secure the services of the Senegalese winger next year.

Ndiaye’s Impressive Form In English Football

Ndiaye has made a decent start to this campaign as he has been responsible for putting in a run of eye-catching displays for the Toffees in the final third. The Senegalese talent has played in 15 matches for Everton this season, netting four goals and earning one assist in multiple competitions.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half by averaging 1.09 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He has kept 61.5% of his attempts on target. Ndiaye has even distributed the ball relatively well after making 77.6% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Merseyside club will expire in the summer of 2029. Therefore, Liverpool would have to make a big offer if they want to convince their Merseyside rivals to part ways with their prized asset next year.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Iliman Ndiaye of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Should Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Go For Ndiaye?

Ndiaye is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some driving runs with it in the opposition half. He has got the eye to play a few decisive passes in the final third and can shoot the ball well from long range.

The Senegalese sensation can contribute by scoring and creating a few important goals for his team. Ndiaye is primarily a right-winger but can also serve as a left-sided wide player or as a striker down the middle if told to do so. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Anfield.

Ndiaye would bring more quality and depth to Arne Slot’s attack. He has what it takes to challenge for a regular first-team spot at Liverpool in the coming years.

At 25, Ndiaye has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a worthy option for the Reds to pursue next year. With all things considered, Slot would be wise to go for a winger of his quality this January or at the end of this season.