Amina UmarEverton is reportedly interested in signing Iliman Ndiaye, a talented forward from Olympique Marseille. According to Massilia Zone, Ndiaye has already agreed to join Everton, and the club is now working to finalize the transfer with Marseille.Ndiaye, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder or striker, has impressive skills and statistics.
Comparisonator’s Similarity Comparison tool shows a 99% match between Ndiaye and Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers, indicating a similar playing style. Ndiaye’s stats from last season also compare favorably to those of Premier League players in his position.He excels in dribbling, with 5.11 dribbles per 90 minutes, higher than anyone in the English top flight. His successful dribbles (2.66) would place him third in the Premier League, behind Gabriel Jesus and Joao Pedro.
Ndiaye also averages 1.97 ball recoveries in his own half per 90 minutes, better than anyone in the Premier League.His distribution is sound, with an average of 20.75 successful passes per 90 minutes, placing him seventh in the Premier League. In terms of successful passes in the final third, only Cunha and Mohamed Salah can top Ndiaye’s figure.While Ndiaye lacks experience in England’s top flight, his skills and statistics make him an attractive option for Everton.
The club is looking to strengthen its attack, and Ndiaye could provide valuable support to Abdoulaye Doucoure in linking midfield and attack.The transfer would depend on agreeing to terms with Marseille and meeting their demands. Everton has been active in the transfer market, recently signing Tim Iroegbunam and Jack Harrison. The potential addition of Ndiaye could further bolster the team’s chances in the upcoming season.
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