Former Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal have entered the race to sign Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye from Premier League club Everton ahead of next season.
Ndiaye has become one of the most sought-after wingers this summer, and the 26-year-old has continued to attract interest from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal, with Al Hilal now joining the race to acquire his services.
Profile
Ndiaye began his senior career at Sheffield United and was one of the Championship’s best players before moving to French club Olympique Marseille in 2023. That move proved very important for his career, and he sealed a return to England just a year later to join Everton.
Since joining the Toffees, he has developed into a key player for the club and has made 71 appearances across all competitions for the club, including 34 last season.
Apart from his pace and crossing skills, his versatility is another reason behind the interest of multiple clubs this summer. The 26-year-old can play comfortably as a right winger and can also do shifts in left wing as well as in the attacking midfield position, offering flexibility in cases of tactical changes during matches.
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Potential transfer breakdown
According to Transfermarkt, Ndiaye is valued at around €55 million, which ranks him as the most valuable Senegalese footballer in the world, as well as the most valuable player at Everton.
However, the Toffees will reportedly demand a fee in the region of €70 million before they can sanction a deal this summer, which would represent the second most expensive departure in their history after Romelu Lukaku’s €85 million move to Manchester United in 2017.
Ndiaye also earns around €3.4 million annually, although he would receive a massive pay upgrade if he completed an exit from Everton this summer.
Al Hilal could spend up to €80 million in total investments for the Senegalese forward this summer, depending on the length of the contract which he agrees to sign at the club.
Ndiaye has expressed a desire to leave Everton and has reportedly turned down contract talks, and his situation remains one to keep a close eye on as development continues to unfold.
