Manchester City have entered the race to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye before next week’s transfer deadline, positioning themselves as frontrunners for the £80 million-rated attacker.
The reigning champions recently offloaded Savio and Omar Marmoush to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, with the latter departing on a loan deal that includes a mandatory purchase clause. While City have secured Palmeiras forward Allan as cover, they remain intent on adding another wide option before the window closes.
Ndiaye has emerged as a genuine target, and City are prepared to discuss a part-exchange arrangement that would see Jack Grealish move to Goodison Park as a makeweight. The England international is reportedly keen to return to Everton following his loan spell there last season, potentially giving City a significant advantage in negotiations.
Arsenal are also known admirers of the versatile 26-year-old but have yet to table a formal bid, with their immediate priority centred on offloading Gabriel Martinelli. Should the Gunners fail to accelerate their interest, they risk missing out on Ndiaye entirely this summer.