Iliman Ndiaye alongside Dan Friedkin in front of Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Jacob Raw
Tue 2 June 2026 17:52, UK
Everton are set for a fight to keep hold of Iliman Ndiaye this summer after failing to reach a breakthrough in contract talks.
The Toffees star has three years remaining on his deal at Hill Dickinson with no exit clause, and wanted to reward their key player with fresh terms.
However, according to The Athletic on Tuesday, Everton have been in talks with Ndiaye since the start of the year, and have not reached an agreement with the 26-year-old.
The Blues are “likely” to place a protection valuation of over £69million on the player, after he and his camp have rejected “multiple” contract offers.
Everton have been in contract talks with Ndiaye for about six months now, and no agreement suggests David Moyes could be without his star man next season, with clubs lurking.
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Champions League clubs want Iliman Ndiaye
There is a horrible scenario if Everton sells Ndiaye, and it includes Jack Grealish.
If the Toffees re-sign the Manchester City loanee, but let Ndiaye go, their whole attack will not have the same successful look it once had in the first half of this season just gone.
Interest is expressed in Ndiaye from Champions League clubs, while others in the Premier League are after his signature.
The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham have all been loosely linked with the winger, and could also make a move.
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