Sources: Iliman Ndiaye's Everton transfer takes new twist
Everton are set to sell Iliman Ndiaye to Al-Hilal if they meet their £75million asking price, sources have told Football Insider.
Ndiaye has been a key man for Everton over the last two seasons, but could leave the club this summer.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have registered their interest in his services, but are yet to submit a concrete offer to the Toffees.
The 26-year-old is keen to explore a move to the Middle East club as they plan to lure him with an astronomical wage package.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Everton are holding out for around £75m for his services and will sell if Al-Hilal meet their valuation.
Man United and Man City have also registered their interest in his signature, but neither are believed to be willing to pay such a fee.
Everton want £75m for Iliman Ndiaye as Al-Hilal interest advances
Everton are in a strong position to demand as much as possible for Ndiaye this summer, with his contract not set to expire until 2029.
He has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi side, meaning a full agreement hinges on the transfer fee they are willing to pay.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "Everton are holding out for £75million for Ndiaye, and if Al-Hilal meet that asking price, there's every possibility that that deal will go ahead.
"Now talks are ongoing between the two clubs to see if they can thrash out a deal, because it does look like Ndiaye is ready to make that move away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium."
Man City remain keen on Ndiaye as transfer 'hijack' planned
Ndiaye is an exciting playmaker who gets fans off their seats, with 17 goals and three assists in 71 appearances for Everton in the last two seasons.
He impressed at the World Cup with Senegal and still has suitors in the top flight as Man City continue to track his availability.
A source close to the Etihad club has revealed to Football Insider that City could still hijack Al-Hilal's move for Ndiaye.
His father revealed in a recent interview that staying in Europe remains his priority, even though a lucrative offer from the Saudi club could tempt him into a move.