Ripple effect: Everton could face Ndiaye dilemma after record Rogers deal | OneFootball

The absurdity of the summer transfer window has taken a new twist after Chelsea agreed a £117m deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

​The fee is a guaranteed sum and will makeRogers the most expensive English footballer of all time, eclipsing the £116m deal that took Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City earlier in the window.

​It’s a stark reminder of the different playing fields in the Premier League right now, with financial rules that benefit a clutch of clubs, and make it tougher than ever for those behind to catch up.

​Sure, the financial compensation for Aston Villa is huge, but, fresh from a second Champions League qualification in three seasons, Villa are forced to cash in on a key asset to remain compliant. Chelsea, meanwhile, can spend significantly again despite missing out on European qualification and their frivolity of recent windows.

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Everton could feel the ripple effect of the deal, with early murmurs already surfacing around Iliman Ndiaye.

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Aston Villa, armed with a war-chest and Champions League football, are now on the lookout for a Rogers replacement.

Ndiaye, in many ways, fits the brief. A brilliant ball-carrier who is comfortable centrally or drifting inward from the left, the 26-year-old would arrive in his peak years and with proven Premier League pedigree.

Last season, Ndiaye bettered Rogers for progressive carries, completed dribbles, key passes and assists per 90. Their numbers for non-penalty Expected Goals and Assists were similar, as was their completed crosses data. Ndiaye lacks the goal threat Rogers carries, but with a more attack-minded support cast, those are numbers that could rise.

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Aston Villa might not be the only suitors. Arsenal had placed Rogers top of their wish-list and remain keen on a left-sided forward, while Manchester United are also in the market, should a suitor be found for Marcus Rashford.

​It leaves Everton with a dilemma. Arguably the club’s biggest asset hasalready made noise around an exit, with rivals reportedly weighing up approaches. Losing Ndiaye would be a big blow to the Blues, but the financial food chain of football is powerful.

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Everton need to be decisive. Ensure Ndiaye is committed for the foreseeable future, or cash in now while the market is high and, crucially, with sufficient time to source a replacement.

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Newcastle suffered for dragging their heels with Alexander Isak last summer, a deal that went to deadline day and ultimately upset their entire campaign.

​Everton cannot afford to replicate that mistake.

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Mihir Ambardekar 1 Posted 20/07/2026 at 15:08:06

Good opportunity for us to price him at 80-90mn. We can get 2 quality players in that money. Ndiaye is good but he tends to go missing in games. Also he himself hasnt ruled out leaving Everton. If we get a good deal we should take it. However our tgts should be lined up for quick replacement

Jonathan Oppenheimer 2 Posted 20/07/2026 at 15:31:34

Certainly a good argument to cash in based on the silly fees now being paid. I think most people thought it good to sell at £60 million if it brings in two good players, but up it to £80 million, plus selling Dwight, Patterson, and Iroebugnam for a combined £40 million, that leaves us a good amount to bring in a quality, starting XI-ready right back, left back and striker — if somehow we got the recruitment right.

Kevin Molloy 4 Posted 20/07/2026 at 16:07:47

yes, we may get lucky here. get some proper money in, cos it looks like the player's head had already been turned