On one hand, the Iliman Ndiaye is a player of superlative skill, evasive, quick and wonderfully entertaining with the ball at his feet. Ndiaye was responsible for 73 of Everton's 250 completed dribbles last season, the highest share of any Premier League player. Everton fans may also point to recent moves in the Premier League involving Manchester City, such as the sale of Savio to Tottenham for an initial £75m, as further evidence that the club should have demanded more for Ndiaye.
The summer transfer window is closed in the Bundesliga and squads locked in for the season. Ismael Saibari has joined Bayern Munich, while Christopher Nkunku is back with RB Leipzig. So who did the best business with their marquee signing? We run the rule over each club…
Everton fan group The 1878s, which organises pre-match flag and banner displays at Hill Dickinson Stadium, has issued another strong statement following a dramatic end to the club's summer transfer window. Iliman Ndiaye, Beto, Nathan Patterson and Tim Iroegbunam headed for the exit door on deadline day, despite David Moyes insisting Everton "are not in a hurry to sell our best players" just five days ago.
"The memories we created together will stay with me forever," wrote Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after securing a £65m deadline day move to Manchester City. The 26-year-old, who joined the Toffees on a five-year contract in July 2024, made 74 appearances - scoring 17 goals and contributing four assists - during his time on Merseyside. Ndiaye had held talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal earlier this summer; meanwhile Tottenham had agreed terms on a deal and were waiting on Richarlison's exit when Manchester City swooped in with a late offer.
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