Amina UmarEverton is on the verge of securing their third summer signing, with Iliman Ndiaye undergoing a medical at Goodison Park. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has agreed to a five-year contract, with the Toffees paying a fee of around £17 million, including add-ons, to Marseille.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ndiaye’s medical is currently underway, and the deal is expected to be completed unless there are any unexpected issues. This signing would be a significant coup for Everton, who have already secured two signings this summer, Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa and Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds United.Ndiaye’s move to Everton would be a permanent transfer, with Marseille accepting the Toffees’ offer.
The French club had initially wanted a straight transfer, while Everton had proposed a loan with a view to making it permanent.The attacking midfielder has struggled to make an impact in the French League, but his performances in the Championship for Sheffield United caught Everton’s attention.
During his time at Sheffield United, Ndiaye managed 14 goals and 10 assists in 46 games, and Sean Dyche will hope that he can replicate those numbers for the Toffees.Meanwhile, Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United, but the Magpies have decided to pull out of the race after the Toffees refused to lower their asking price.
In other news, Robby McCrorie is keen to leave Ibrox, and Rangers are in talks for a Liam Kelly deal. Nottingham Forest is eyeing a move for West Ham striker Michail Antonio, while Crystal Palace is working on a deal for Jobe Bellingham.
West Ham is set to miss out on Ismael Kone, and Everton is eyeing a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.Overall, the transfer window is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several big-name moves already confirmed. Everton’s signing of Ndiaye would be a significant addition to their squad, and fans will be eagerly watching to see how he performs for the Toffees.
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