Manchester City Secures £60m Deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye as Enzo Maresca Rebuilds Attack
Manchester City has reached an agreement with Everton to sign winger Iliman Ndiaye in a deal worth an initial £60 million. The 26-year-old Senegal international is set to complete his medical on Tuesday, marking a significant addition to the squad as Enzo Maresca reshapes City's attacking options following major summer exits.
Transfer Details and Medical Set for Tuesday
The transfer fee includes an additional £5 million in potential performance-related bonuses, according to ESPN. Ndiaye has received permission from Everton’s management to travel for his medical exam, signaling the final steps before joining Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Maresca Targets Ndiaye After Gakpo Bid Fails
After a rejected bid for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo of Liverpool, Manchester City quickly turned their attention back to Ndiaye. Despite competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, City managed to secure the signature of the Everton winger by accelerating negotiations and agreeing on the transfer fee promptly.
Strengthening City's Attack Following Departures
The arrival of Ndiaye comes at a crucial time as City lost two important attackers this summer, with Savinho and Omar Marmoush both moving permanently to Tottenham. Ndiaye’s signing will bolster the squad’s offensive depth alongside new signing Allan Elias, a promising Brazilian winger acquired from Palmeiras in a separate £32 million deal announced earlier this week.
Ndiaye’s Time at Everton Comes to an End
Ndiaye is ending a productive two-year spell at Everton where he scored 17 goals in 74 appearances, earning fan admiration. Despite ongoing transfer rumors, he was a regular starter in Everton’s opening Premier League matches this season, contributing to a win against Crystal Palace and a draw with Bournemouth. Now, he prepares to join Maresca’s squad ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Upcoming Premier League Fixtures
- Manchester City (MCI) vs Coventry City (COV) – 5 Sept 2026, 16:00
- Everton (EVE) vs Manchester United (MUN) – 6 Sept 2026, 15:00
