Everton ‘won’t entertain’ Iliman Ndiaye offers, Arsenal and Man United interest highlights future plan
Everton “won’t entertain” any offers for star winger Iliman Ndiaye amid interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United, sources have told Football Insider.
The 26-year-old is said to be happy to stay with the Toffees at the moment, but interest is expected to rise even further if he enjoys a strong World Cup with Senegal this summer.
The former Sheffield United man is already firmly on the radar of both the Gunners and the Red Devils, but sources say that David Moyes and Co. are determined not to lose him ahead of next season.
Everton’s transfer plans involve them building on their squad rather than selling key players, although it is understood that Ndiaye is keen to play at the highest level possible at some stage within the next few years.
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Ndiaye has been one of Everton’s standout performers so far this season, and he is already on his way to posting career-best numbers in the Premier League by the end of the campaign.
The wideman managed nine goal contributions in the top flight last term, but he is already within touching distance of breaking through that total this time around, with eight from his opening 24 games.
Moyes has relied upon him to provide creativity for the team, and the form that he has responded with has evidently prompted clubs elsewhere to sit up and take notice.
Inter Milan showed a strong interest in signing him last summer, and Arsenal have been continuously linked with a move for him in recent months.
With Man United also now keen admirers, it is clear that Ndiaye is beginning to be viewed as a viable option by clubs who are regular fixtures in the Champions League.
Everton have ambitions of their own to burst back onto the European scene, and it may take success in that department in order for them to keep Ndiaye in the long-term, with interest building from elsewhere.
Arsenal still have slight concern over Ndiaye
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Arsenal still have concerns over Ndiaye’s consistency within games, and are not completely ready to push for a deal as a result.
The former Old Trafford man feels that the Gunners are unlikely to take another risk on a player after the way that Eberechi Eze’s form has stuttered at times this season, and are instead likely to target more proven stars this summer.
He also acknowledged the fact that it would take an eye-watering offer for Everton to even consider the idea of a sale, another reason that is putting Mikel Arteta and Co. off a little at the moment.
Brown added that as long as those concerns over Ndiaye remain, it will be unlikely that Arsenal make serious advances towards securing his signature ahead of next season.
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