Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has been linked with a move to Manchester United of late, and GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has shared a big update on his future at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Ndiaye made the move to Everton from Marseille after a difficult time in France, but he's turned things around with the Toffees.
The Senegalese international has developed into one of Everton's best players, and his performances have turned the heads of other clubs in the Premier League.
Under The Friedkin Group, Everton will be hoping to keep hold of their stars, rather than selling them like they have done previously.
That ambition was proved last year, keeping hold of Jarrad Branthwaite while tieing him down to a new deal despite interest from Manchester United.
Update Emerges on Iliman Ndiaye at Everton
Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye
According to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Jacobs, speaking on The United Stand YouTube channel, it's going to be incredibly difficult for clubs like Manchester United to get Ndiaye out of Everton this summer.
Jacobs claims that the Toffees could even offer him a new contract, amid interest from the likes of United.
"Everton's perspective is the same as Jarrad Branthwaite. Manchester United bid multiple times for Branthwaite and Dan Friedkin and his team said 'nope, we're not selling'. Everton don't see themselves as a selling club. I think Ndiaye may look for a move, but I am actually under the impression from Everton sources that he's going to be really difficult to get out of that football club this summer, and they might even offer him improved terms."
It's potentially worrying for Everton that Ndiaye might be looking to head through the exit door in the summer, but the Merseyside club are under no pressure to sell as he's on a long-term deal.
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Ndiaye, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, needs support from Everton in order to take him to the next level.
The Toffees are struggling in the final third this season, despite Ndiaye's best efforts, and they need a big summer of recruitment again to build a squad capable of pushing for Europe.
If Everton want to keep players like Ndiaye for the long term, then it's imperative that they start pushing for the European places in the Premier League.
Everton and Ndiaye will both benefit, and it's about time the Merseyside outfit take the next step.