Manchester City confirm £65M signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton | OneFootball

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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Everton's mercurial attacker Iliman Ndiaye in a deal worth up to £65M. The Premier League champions agreed an initial fee of £60M with a further £5M structured in performance-related add-ons, gazumping Tottenham Hotspur late in the transfer window.

The 26-year-old Senegal international underwent his medical assessments in Manchester after City accelerated their pursuit following Liverpool's refusal to sell Cody Gakpo. Ndiaye was previously in discussions over a potential move to Tottenham — which involved potential swap talk with Richarlison — before Enzo Maresca's side stepped in.

Ndiaye leaves Merseyside after a memorable 2-year spell, during which his flair, dribbling, and work rate made him a fan favourite at Goodison Park, where he scored Everton's last goal, and then Hill Dickinson Stadium, where he scored Everton's first. He departs having registered 17 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions.

Everton had offered Ndiaye multiple contract extensions over the past 12 months, but with the player keen to test himself in the Champions League and entering the final stages of his deal, they were forced to accept that he wanted away, the hierarchy eventually accepting City's substantial offer.

The influx of funds provides crucial capital as the Blues navigate deadline day activities, including a potential return for Jack Grealish.