Everton are likely to receive some interest in Iliman Ndiaye this summer, with the winger having impressed once again this season.
As Everton seek to finish the season strongly and secure European football, Iliman Ndiaye has been at the forefront of proceedings for the Toffees.
How likely do you think it is that Everton could lose Iliman Ndiaye this summer? 😬
Surely a player of his quality will want to showcase himself on the top stage 🤩
He’s scored six goals and made three assists, and these tallies would likely be higher had he not left for AFCON.
He seems to have been even better since Jack Grealish got injured for Everton, which saw Ndiaye move back to the left side.
Just recently, it’s been claimed that Ndiaye is wanted by Manchester United, with several other clubs also keen.
Potentially, Everton may have an uncomfortable time over the player this summer – but there is one thing the club can do to improve the chances of him staying.
Idrissa Gana Gueye contract extension could be vital for Iliman Ndiaye’s Everton future
Of course, ultimately, Everton may be powerless to prevent Ndiaye from leaving this summer.
Money talks, and it’s very possible that huge bids could come in for the 26-year-old.
Everton are said to be concerned about losing Ndiaye. But there is something the club could do that may at least get him to want to stay.
And that is to extend the contract of Idrissa Gana Gueye.
As we know, Gueye and Ndiaye are particularly close, both being teammates in the Senegal national team.
They’re often together, and Gueye is someone who looks out for his younger teammate, saying earlier this season (via BBC Sport): “I’m always speaking to him. He’s a good boy, he listens a lot and, yeah, I’m like his… grandbrother!
At the moment, Gueye’s own future at Everton is slightly up in the air.
The club will take a decision on whether to trigger Gueye’s one-year contract extension option this summer.
How much would it take for Everton to accept a bid for Iliman Ndiaye? 💷
David Moyes said every player has his price… 😫
There are still several benefits of keeping Gueye, but it may well be that it has a huge bearing on Ndiaye staying.
If Everton are to play in a European competition next season, then it is paramount that players like Ndiaye are kept hold of and built around.
Keeping Gueye in the picture surely improves Everton’s chances of doing this. If Gueye leaves, it may well be easier for Ndiaye to push for an exit.
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