Iliman Ndiaye's Everton exit may be blessing in disguise amid Jarrod Bowen transfer opportunity
Iliman Ndiaye seems to be pushing for a move away from Everton ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
According to The Athletic on 2 June, the Senegal international has rejected multiple contract offers at the Toffees over the last year.
The Blues wouldn't want to lose their talisman in the summer, but it feels like the forward is laying the groundwork for his eventual departure by refusing to sign a new deal.
If Ndiaye insists on moving elsewhere in the summer, the Merseyside outfit shouldn’t stand in his way and use his exit to fund Jarrod Bowen's arrival.
While the former Olympique Marseille star has a contract until 2029 in L3, it wouldn’t make sense to keep him around and possibly sour the mood of the dressing room.
Iliman Ndiaye price tag set at Everton
It has been reported that the Toffees will look to get around £69million for Ndiaye if he were to leave in the coming weeks.
The Senegalese forward has been one of the best wingers in the Premier League since last season and the Blues will surely be able to command a big fee for him.
David Moyes could possibly get Bowen at the Merseyside outfit and they may have no better opportunity to prise the England international away from West Ham United after their relegation from the Premier League.
The 29-year-old Englishman played his best football under the Scottish manager at London Stadium and may be a factor in pushing the Merseyside outfit to end their trophy drought, as he did at West Ham.
David Moyes stance on Iliman Ndiaye exit already known
Moyes has been adamant about Ndiaye’s future at Everton whenever he has been asked about it.
Football Insider revealed in March that no offers would be entertained for Ndiaye at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the summer, but the Blues may have to change their stance sooner rather than later.
The 63-year-old has pointed to the length of the Senegal international’s contract at the Toffees to shut down any talk of his exit.
While the Scottish manager certainly wouldn’t want to lose a key part of his plans, the forward’s sale could potentially be a blessing in disguise to finally push for Bowen’s arrival.