Everton are having an important summer as manager David Moyes prepares for his second full season in charge and looks to build on the club’s progress in its first year at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees have already been linked with a number of potential players over the past few days.
Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney continues to be a player admired by Everton’s reinforcements, with reports claiming the club are interested in bringing the England Under-21 international to Merseyside.
Hackney is also thought to be very attracted to the idea of joining Everton.
Defensive reinforcements are also being considered, with Man City duo Nathan Ake and John Stones both linked as potential transfers, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has emerged as another name under consideration as Moyes looks to address right-back options.
These rumors indicate that the club is focused on strengthening rather than rebuilding.
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After establishing a comfortable position in the Premier League’s mid-table and avoiding the struggles that characterized previous seasons, Everton’s attention is now on taking another step forward.
However, while much of the attention is focused on the upcoming transfer, questions are beginning to arise about the future of one of the team’s most influential attacking players.
Iliman Ndiaye is reportedly open to leaving Everton with Arsenal
Iliman Ndiaye is open to leaving Everton despite his contract situation being uncertain, according to TEAMtalk’s Graham Bailey.
According to reports, several clubs have been told they are open to signing the Senegalese international if negotiations do not progress.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City are also said to be aware of the situation, with Ndiaye’s agent also holding talks with European clubs.
This development has the potential to be one of Everton’s biggest storylines this summer.
Ndiaye established himself as a key figure under Moyes, providing creativity, energy and unpredictability in the final third. His ability to overcome pressure, carry the ball and create chances made him one of Everton’s most important attacking lynchpins last season.
The report suggests that this uncertainty stems from ongoing discussions over a new contract.
Everton would ideally want to secure Ndiaye’s long-term future, but TT said the player himself was ready to consider other options after an excellent season and progress would not be easy.
It naturally attracted attention from other places as well.
The fact that European clubs are also involved only increases the level of competition that Everton could face if the situation develops further.
From Moyes’ point of view, retaining the forward will almost certainly be a priority.
The Everton manager is looking to build continuity after a strong season, but losing one of the team’s standout players will pose a major challenge heading into the new season.
The club’s transfer plans appear to be aimed at strengthening the core of the current group, rather than replacing key players. That’s why the next few weeks could be important.
If Everton can reach an agreement with Ndiaye, it would remove a huge amount of uncertainty and allow Moyes to focus fully on recruitment. Otherwise, the club may be left dealing with increased interest from stronger teams in England and abroad.
That said, Bailey also claims Moyes is relaxed about the situation and feels he has full control as Ndiaye is currently under contract until 2029.
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