Iliman Ndiaye has decided not to proceed with the Al-Hilal Saudi FC deal, and that keeps his next move in play. Arsenal have already made an enquiry, Manchester United are described as long-term admirers, and Everton still have no settled answer on a new agreement.
The Premier League interest around Ndiaye
Fabrizio Romano said Ndiaye has decided not to proceed with the Al-Hilal deal and wants to stay in the Premier League. Mick Brown put it more broadly, saying, "I certainly wouldn't rule out a Premier League club coming in for him." Those are the two lines that matter most here, because they leave the player available to the clubs already watching.
Brown also said, "Man United are one club who have been long-term admirers of his, we know Michael Carrick wants to bring in a winger, so they could make a move if he is available." That fits the wider picture around Manchester United, while Ben Jacobs has said Arsenal are among the clubs that have made an enquiry.
The case for interest is not hard to see. Ndiaye's reported output last season was 6 goals and 3 assists, and he has a 7.17 rating in the current season sample. He has also made 3 appearances in the current season sample, so this is not a name drifting on old reputation alone.
The awkward part for Everton is that the uncertainty is not just coming from outside. TeamTalk reported multiple contract extension offers turned down, and also said Ndiaye's camp want a release clause included in any new agreement. That is not confirmed by every source, so it should be treated as one side of the reporting rather than a settled fact.
For now, the clearest reading is simple. Ndiaye has turned down Al-Hilal Saudi FC, Arsenal have already checked the situation, and Manchester United are still in the frame if Everton cannot sort out a new deal. His next move still looks far more likely to be decided in England than in Saudi Arabia.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
