Man City are weighing up a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
Writing on his Patreon, Nixon said that the Senegalese international is on the Manchester club’s “hit list”.
It should be pointed out that Ndiaye has been linked on and off with a move to Manchester United in recent months.
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The Red Devils are, of course, trying to sign Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson – City’s top summer target.
It would be a massive coup for Director of Football Hugo Viana if he manages to recruit both players ahead of United.
Why are Man City interested in Ndiaye?
With Savinho pushing for a move to Tottenham, Viana is looking at the market for potential replacements, and the Everton player may be seen as a viable option.
While the Toffees are keen on keeping hold of Ndiaye, talks over a new contract have stalled, and it does suggest the 26-year-old may be open to a move away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
His price tag is believed to be £70m, which may be a bit steep for someone who scored just 6 goals last season, but City could easily invest the money from Savinho’s sale directly into recruiting his successor.
Are there any alternatives to Ndiaye?
Last summer, when Savinho was first linked with Spurs, it was claimed that Rodrygo was the player identified to replace him, but the Real Madrid winger is currently out with a long-term injury.
Bournemouth’s Eli Kroupi and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers have also been mentioned as potential candidates, but they both prefer to play in central areas, unlike Ndiaye. It is definitely a transfer story to keep a close eye on over the coming days and weeks.
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