Iliman Ndiaye Everton future: Everything fans need to know about his future amid exit talk

Iliman Ndiaye’s future will arguably be the biggest question mark for Everton in the summer.

Ndiaye has been the star player for the Blues this season, with five goals and three assists in 24 Premier League appearances.

He has constantly been linked with a move away from Hill Dickinson Stadium, which would be a nightmare scenario for the Toffees.

Everton have resisted any interest in Ndiaye so far, but whether they do so when it is revisited when the transfer market reopens is another matter entirely.

Who wants to sign Ndiaye?

Ndiaye has attracted attention from Everton’s Premier League rivals, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all linked with a swoop.

Inter Milan could reignite their pursuit, after having a £40million bid rejected out of hand by the Blues last summer.

Their Serie A rivals, Juventus and AC Milan have also been credited with an interest in the Senegal ace.

What is his contract situation at Everton?

Ndiaye is still on the five-year contract that he signed when he joined the Blues from Marseille in a £15m deal in 2024.

His deal with the Merseysiders expires in June 2029, so the Friedkin Group have bargaining power in any negotiation.

They may have to give him a wage increase, though, as he is believed to be on 50 per cent less than the highest earners at the club, with a reported £45,000-per-week wage packet.

What has Ndiaye said on transfer interest?

Ndiaye has not suggested that he wants to leave the Merseyside club anytime soon.

He admitted that he has seen stories about the interest from Man United, and it means that he is doing something right, but did not imply that he wants to depart.

In an interview with The Times on 6 February, he said: “I see it. I’m not that type of person to just go on X or Instagram because I’m a chill person. I’m calm. Football can take you anywhere.

“If, like you said, there’s these teams that are interested, it means that you’re doing something good.

“As long as I’m at Everton, I’ll always give my best for them, and I want to achieve things with Everton, starting with this season and getting into Europe.”

What has David Moyes said about the situation?

David Moyes has pretty much ruled out a sale already, addressing speculation on the winger’s future while he was away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Speaking in January, the Scotsman said: “We’ve got no intention of letting Ili go. None whatsoever. By the way, I’m sure there’s a price for every player on the planet if you look around.

“If you’re asking me, we’ve got no intention of selling Ili.”

It seems simple, Everton do not want to lose him, and see him as a key part of their ambitions going forward.

The manager did say that every player has a price, but surely the L4 outfit would demand more than interested clubs are willing to pay.

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