Manchester City Finalizes $81 Million Deal for Iliman Ndiaye from Everton
Manchester City has reached an agreement with Everton for playmaker Iliman Ndiaye, finalizing a fee of $81 million that could increase to $88 million, according to Sky Sports.
Ndiaye, who is 26 years old, is versatile, capable of playing on both wings, with a preference for the right side, and can also be utilized as an attacking midfielder. The French-born player boasts 43 caps for the Senegal national team.
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Initially, City pursued Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo but shifted their focus to Everton after those efforts were unsuccessful.
On the other hand, Everton is reportedly linked with USMNT striker Folarin Balogun as the transfer window nears its closing time at 6pm ET on Tuesday.
Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City: How does this affect City, Everton?
Ndiaye has participated in 261 minutes over three matches this season for Everton, contributing to a goal against Crystal Palace.
Last season, he recorded six goals and three assists in the Premier League, following a nine-goal season the year prior. He also made a noteworthy impact with Marseille in the 2023-24 season and at Sheffield United before that.
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Known for his ability to navigate through danger areas, Ndiaye excels as a dribbler, showcasing impressive quickness and excellent vision.
He led Everton last season in expected goals on target and ranked third in expected assists. His dribbling performance exceeded that of even Jack Grealish. He is also known for his tenacity in tackles.
This season, Everton has brought in newcomers Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George, while Grealish returned to City on loan, and Dwight McNeil departed Goodison Park. Manager David Moyes anticipates further development from Tyler Dibling, along with key contributions from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, indicating that the club may allocate some of the proceeds from Ndiaye’s transfer towards acquiring another forward.
For Manchester City, there should be an opportunity for Ndiaye to make an impact once he secures his spot in the lineup. Competition for minutes is strong, with Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, and new signing Allan all vying for their place. Nonetheless, Ndiaye has proven his capability in the Premier League and is poised to make his mark with City’s squad.
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During the World Cup, he tallied one goal and two assists in just 113 minutes for Senegal, providing an assist for an Ibrahim Mbaye goal against France, and scoring while setting up Pape Gueye in a dominant victory over Iraq.
Manchester City have agreed an $81 million fee that could rise to $88 million for Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye, according to Sky Sports.
Ndiaye, 26, plays both wings but favors the right and can also be deployed as an attacking midfielder. The French-born star has 43 caps for Senegal.
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MORE — Premier League transfer needs ahead of Deadline Day
City were reportedly after Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo but were rebuffed by the Reds and turned their attention to the blue part of Merseyside.
Everton, meanwhile, have been linked with USMNT striker Folarin Balogun late in the window, which is set to close at 6pm ET Tuesday.
Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City: How does this affect City, Everton?
Ndiaye has played 261 minutes through three matches across all competitons for Everton this season, setting up a goal against Crystal Palace.
He had six goals and three assists in the Premier League last season and nine goals the prior campaign, and Ndiaye produced for Marseille in 2023-24 and Sheffield United before that.
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The winger finds his way to danger areas and is a good dribbler with great quickness and terrific vision.
He led Everton in expected goals on target last season and was third in expected assists. Ndiaye was far and away the Toffees’ most productive dribbler even with Jack Grealish in the team. He’s also not shy in the tackle.
Everton have brought in Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George this season while Grealish went back to City on loan and Dwight McNeil also left Goodison Park. David Moyes will hope for more evolution from Tyler Dibling and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been an incisive player as well, but surely the Toffees have earmarked some of this money for another attacker.
Ndiaye should have no problem contributing to Man City… when he gets in the team. There’s already competition between Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, and new signing Allan for minutes but Ndiaye is a Premier League-proven asset who can shine in City’s blue.
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He had a goal and two assists in just 113 minutes at the World Cup for Senegal, setting up an Ibrahim Mbaye goal off the bench versus France before scoring and setting up Pape Gueye in a blowout of Iraq.
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