Chris Wilder believes Everton are about to sign an ‘incredible’ player as verdict delivered

Everton FC is on the verge of signing attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille, according to reports.

The 24-year-old Senegal international is set to become the Toffees’ third signing of the summer transfer window, with manager Sean Dyche eager to bolster his squad.Ndiaye has impressed scouts with his performances for Sheffield United in the Championship last season, scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists as the Blades earned promotion to the Premier League. His impressive form earned him a place in the EFL and PFA Championship Team of the Year, as well as the club’s Player of the Season award.Despite his success in England, Ndiaye opted to join Marseille last summer, where he had previously played as a youth. However, his time in France was marked by mixed fortunes, with the player managing just four goals and five assists in 46 appearances.

Everton are willing to pay around £17 million for Ndiaye’s services, a testament to their belief in his potential. The player’s rise to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric, having played non-league football with Boreham Wood just five years ago.Chris Wilder, who was in charge of Sheffield United when Ndiaye joined the club in 2019, has praised the player’s abilities. “Iliman Ndiaye has been incredible,” Wilder told the League of 72 podcast.

“His sort of breakthrough year last year… he’s been incredible.”Ndiaye’s versatility is one of his key strengths, with the ability to operate in several positions. However, it is in the No.10 role that he could make the greatest impact for Everton. The club’s current options in that position, including Abdoulye Doucoure, have not consistently impressed, and Ndiaye’s creativity and vision could be just what the team needs to unlock opposition defenses.