Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has responded to Manchester United speculation by saying he is aware of the interest while making clear his priorities remain with the Toffees. Ndiaye told The Times: \u201cI see it.\u201d He expanded on that brief acknowledgement, adding: \u201cI\u2019m not that type of person to just go on X or Instagram because I\u2019m a chill person. I\u2019m calm. Football can take you anywhere.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf, like you said, there\u2019s these teams that are interested, it means that you\u2019re doing something good. As long as I\u2019m at Everton, I\u2019ll always give my best for them. And I want to achieve things with Everton, starting with this season and getting into Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n
The context for the talk of moves is clear. Manchester United are believed to be preparing for the permanent departure of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona and are reported to prioritise a new forward in the summer. Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig has been cited as United\u2019s top target, but the 19-year-old\u2019s valuation could reach \u20ac100 million (\u00a386.9 million, $118.1 million), leaving the club in need of alternative options.<\/p>\n
If United want a player with Premier League experience, Ndiaye is one of the available profiles. Comfortable across the forward line, he has contributed four goals and two assists heading into the weekend\u2019s action. His reputation is of a hard-worker with an entertaining skill set and strong dribbling ability capable of unlocking defences.<\/p>\n
Any move for Ndiaye would not be straightforward. He signed a five-year contract in 2024 and still has three years remaining, giving Everton control over his future. Suitors would likely need external factors to influence negotiations, whether that is Everton\u2019s Premier League form or the player\u2019s own willingness to push for a transfer. For now, Ndiaye\u2019s words underline that while he is flattered by interest, his immediate focus remains on Everton and European qualification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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