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Manchester City Seal £60 Million Deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye as Enzo Maresca Strengthens Squad

Manchester City have agreed to a deal worth an initial £60 million with Everton for the transfer of winger Iliman Ndiaye. The 26-year-old Senegalese international is set to undergo his medical this Tuesday, as Enzo Maresca moves quickly to refresh his attacking lineup following significant summer exits.

Details of the Transfer Agreement

  • Transfer Fee: £60 million initial payment
  • Additional Fees: Up to £5 million in performance-related add-ons
  • Player Age: 26 years old
  • Nationality: Senegalese

Ndiaye has received clearance from Everton's management to travel for his medical tests. His arrival at the Etihad Stadium is expected to be finalized soon, which will strengthen Maresca’s attacking options substantially.

Maresca Redirects Focus After Missing Out on Gakpo

Manchester City's interest in Ndiaye intensified after their attempt to sign Dutch forward Cody Gakpo was rebuffed by Liverpool. The rejection forced the club to seek alternative targets, quickly turning attention back to Ndiaye.

The club managed to outpace Tottenham Hotspur, who were also tracking Ndiaye, and successfully secured the player's signature. This move follows the departure of key forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, both recently transferred to Tottenham.

Boosting a Rebuilt Attack

Ndiaye's addition comes as a timely reinforcement for Maresca's squad. Alongside Ndiaye, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a separate £32 million deal, further strengthening their offensive options.

Ndiaye’s Time at Everton

After two years at Everton, where he became a fan favorite, Ndiaye is ready to leave Merseyside. Throughout his stint, he scored 17 goals in 74 competitive games. Despite ongoing transfer rumors, Ndiaye played a key role in Everton's early Premier League matches this season, starting in wins against Crystal Palace and draws with Bournemouth.

Now, he prepares to join Manchester City for upcoming domestic challenges under Maresca’s leadership.

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

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