Premier League trio are interested in Iliman Ndiaye | OneFootball

Still a whole month to go before the winter transfer window opens in January but Everton's only permanent attacking player with any flair, Iliman Ndiaye, is already being linked with a move to a club with more money to offer him.

Ndiaye has been a vision of dazzling skill in some games... but in others his ball retention abilities and dribbling magic don't produce much, as was the case in the embarrassing capitulation to Newcastle Utd last night.

But those clubs — Spurs, Man City, Liverpool — are rumoured to be jostling for position at the negotiating table with his people in an effort to tempt him away from Everton, as claimed by FootMercato:

Having had a great start to the season with Everton, Iliman Ndiaye has caught the eye of several top clubs in the Premier League who want to sign him in 2026.

Since his departure from OM (Olympique de Marseille), Iliman Ndiaye has changed a lot. Talented, but sorely lacking in confidence on the Canebière (4 goals in 46 matches), the Senegalese forward decided to leave one of his childhood clubs after just one season to revive his career in England.

Signing with Everton in the summer of 2024 for a transfer fee of around €20M, Ndiaye reached a new dimension upon his return across the Channel. Having previously made his name at Sheffield United, particularly in the Championship, the Rouen native has made a rather phenomenal start to life in the Premier League.

Quickly becoming an important part of the Toffees' system, the 25-year-old forward scored 9 goals in his first Premier League season. A rather impressive total for a player who hadn't truly had other starting experience at that level.

Technically astute and appreciated by the supporters, Ndiaye signed up for a second season with David Moyes's charges. And it must be noted that the former Marseille player is even better than last season. The offensive threat for his side, the Mersey club's Number 10 is central to his team's good results.

Forming a good relationship with his attacking teammates, including Jack Grealish, Ndiaye already has 4 goals and 1 assist in 12 appearances this season. Naturally, these great performances are pushing the versatile forward into another category.

Already scouted by numerous clubs this summer, the Senegalese player continues to attract interest with this excellent start to the campaign. As a result, several top clubs from across the Channel are interested in signing Iliman Ndiaye in the coming months.

Indeed, according to our information, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Liverpool have made inquiries about signing the former AS Dakar Sacre-Coeur academy player. Needing to bring in a new forward in the coming months, these three clubs are interested in recruiting the former Marseillais, who features prominently on their short-lists. 

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Paul Griffiths 1 Posted 30/11/2025 at 01:29:44

There are a good number of reports and rumours doing the rounds claiming that Man City, Spurs, and Liverpool want Ndiaye in January.

2 Posted 30/11/2025 at 03:36:33

Paul,

I saw that too. Honestly I have no problem selling Ndiaye to Liverpool for fair market value. He's not that amazing based on stats for goals scored, assists, general star play.

On a pound-for-pound basis with Wirtz as a barometer, I'd seriously consider £300M as a fair bid.

Derek Thomas 3 Posted 30/11/2025 at 07:13:41

Paul;

Nobody in their right mind (unless purely for the cash?) would go to Spurs or the rs right now, both managers on thin-ish ice. He'd fit in at Man City... but how long is Pep staying? Nobody knows.

Probably just a click bait / fishing expedition.

Once upon a time we'd have to swap him to get Richarlison back, but Levy & Kenwright (deceased) are no longer there.

Paul Griffiths 4 Posted 30/11/2025 at 07:35:41

Derek.

I can't see him at City, unless Pep wants 3 or 4 for his position/s.

Same for the shite. Too many egos vying for three or four positions - so 5 subs every game and Slot has no idea what his best XI are - and Illy would just add to the madness.

Spurs. Hmmmm. Swap deal with a bit added on for us for Richarlison? Would like Richarlison back on loan but I prefer Ndiaye.

Paul Griffiths 6 Posted 30/11/2025 at 09:15:26

Alan, mate, I don't think that Ndiaye will go for 'mega bucks'.

Anywhere from 40K to 60K.

And it won't go in the bank mate, given the shit show our ace recruitment team has so far shown, it will be used on a striker who may or not be very good,

Paul Griffiths 9 Posted 30/11/2025 at 09:32:20

Spot on John - 7 -,and definitely KDH mate. The rest. hmmmmmm Thanks TFG

Andrew Merrick 10 Posted 30/11/2025 at 09:39:44

If we are serious about building a squad you keep him.

If we are looking at player trading, Patterson, Beto, iroegbunam, take what we can get.

Maybe Dibling was a wrong buy at the wrong time, 40 million would have got a decent right back, not sure if we can sell or trade him on, or is he our shoe in for Ndiyae after xmas?

Not sure what's in the kitty already, or who is on our radar, but January looks really tough as we are.

Could Rohl and Branthwaite bale us out? Got to hope they will be back soon.

Eric Myles 12 Posted 30/11/2025 at 15:13:23

Andrew #10, and to think we might have gotten Fellows from WBA for £15M instead of Dibling and put the other £20M towards a forward or right-back.

I'm sure Fellows could have sat on the bench just as good as Dibling does.

Billy Shears 13 Posted 30/11/2025 at 16:17:36

All the teams mentioned can offer Euro footy, we can't sadly... so sell him to the highest bidder!

We need a total rebuild of our squad, do what Chelsea are doing, go for younger players cos, the rate we are going, it's just a case of being a teapot team.

Sign Parrot and loan Richarlison in January and we'll see how we get on with the rest of the season, as we need goals so badly in this current team!

Joe McMahon 15 Posted 30/11/2025 at 16:53:07

I'm still not sure about Richqrlison. His injuries aren't going to get better, and he's not been a huge success at Spurs. Yes' I know he was at Everton, but that's a few seasons ago now.

Again, we are still looking for goals (every season, isn't it?), and the wrong end of the table. It's bollox.

Andrew Merrick 18 Posted 30/11/2025 at 21:39:32

Eric 12, hindsight is telling us we can and must do better. The new recruitment team could use our crystal ball of wisdom to prove their worth in their first window of opportunity.

There are some valuable contributiors on here that share their knowledge and choices of talent.

We need to add, budget unknown,. ?

Secret santa time...

Paul Griffiths 19 Posted 01/12/2025 at 03:38:51

Alan (5): as poor as the new recruitment team have been, I don't think that we can blame them for Patterson and Beto mate. And we can't put the money in the bank, as we will need a replacement, a striker, and a right-back. Our past and present recruiters have really put us in a bad situation. Let's hope the new team boosted, as Mr. Gaynes keeps telling us, by two ace new fellas in September, will have a better second window.