Manchester United have officially joined the pursuit of Everton star Iliman Ndiaye, with the Merseyside club insisting they will only consider selling for an asking price of £70 million. The Senegal international has emerged as a top wide‑target for manager Michael Carrick, who is looking to add pace, direct dribbling and creative versatility to his forward line this summer.
United have monitored Ndiaye for months and have now formally added him to their priority shortlist, but no formal bid has been submitted yet. Progress is currently paused while the club resolves Marcus Rashford’s future – United will not commit to a high‑value wide signing until Rashford’s status is clarified.
Everton have rejected multiple improved contract offers from Ndiaye’s camp and hold firm on their £70 million valuation, a benchmark aligned with the fee Barcelona paid Newcastle for Anthony Gordon earlier this window. With three years left on his deal, the Toffees face no pressure to sell and will only entertain offers meeting their full asking price.
Competition is intensifying: Al‑Hilal have opened preliminary discussions with Ndiaye’s representatives and are prepared to make a major financial proposal, while Aston Villa also keep tabs on the situation. The player is open to exploring his options but has not agreed personal terms with any club at this stage.
⚠️ Current Status
✅ United officially in the race | ✅ Everton demand £70 million | ⏳ No bid submitted – blocked by Rashford uncertainty | ⏳ Al‑Hilal advancing talks | ❌ No deal close or agreed
