Amina UmarEverton is close to securing a deal for Marseille attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, with the 24-year-old agreeing to a five-year contract.
According to Sky Sports’ Alan Myers, a deal has been agreed upon, but some formalities remain before the official announcement. However, Inews reports that while talks are progressing well, an agreement has not been struck yet.Ndiaye is a priority target for Sean Dyche, who wants to revamp his attacking options at Goodison Park. The Toffees initially sought a loan deal with an option to buy, but Marseille prefers a straight transfer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Everton will pay around £17 million for Ndiaye’s services.This signing would be Everton’s third of the summer, following the arrivals of Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa and Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds United. The Toffees have also sold Lewis Dobbin to Villa and may need to offload more players before the end of June to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).Newcastle United’s interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up a window of opportunity for Everton, who rejected a bid of less than £40 million for the striker.
Jarrad Branthwaite is also in high demand, with Manchester United willing to pay £70 million for the talented center-back.Once the Ndiaye deal is confirmed, Everton will have made significant progress in reshaping their squad for the upcoming season. With their financial situation and PSR compliance in mind, the Toffees are navigating the transfer market strategically to build a competitive team under Sean Dyche’s guidance.
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