{"id":770,"date":"2026-03-19T08:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=770"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:48:28","slug":"man-utd-arsenal-eye-move-to-sign-iliman-ndiaye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=770","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd &#038; Arsenal eye move to sign Iliman Ndiaye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-204875 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iliman-Ndiaye-Everton-1000x562.jpg\" alt=\"Indian education\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iliman-Ndiaye-Everton-1000x562.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iliman-Ndiaye-Everton-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iliman-Ndiaye-Everton-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iliman-Ndiaye-Everton.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are reportedly battling with Arsenal over a deal to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, as per <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Football Insider<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although the Red Devils revamped the attacking department by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko last summer, they have found themselves in need of a new left-winger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cqkvh69bba86bc637b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225247\" src=\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\" alt=\"Rememore new hair\" width=\"400\" height=\"333\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The Brazilian can provide cover in this position but is more comfortable centrally. Patrick Dorgu has shown glimpses of his qualities as a left-winger this season, but is a left-back by trait.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <em>Football Insider<\/em> state that Manchester United have identified Ndiaye as a serious target to reinforce the left flank after being impressed by his recent eye-catching performances, and could make a concrete approach during the off-season.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are also interested in the Senegalese international but aren\u2019t willing to make a move to seal the deal as they don\u2019t believe he is consistent enough to play at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>The player is valued at around \u00a343m by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Transfer market<\/span> and still has a contract until 2029. However, Everton have no intention of parting ways with him as they are looking to build a squad to compete in European competitions and don\u2019t want to sell key stars. But Ndiaye is keen on playing at the highest level at some stage of his career.<\/p>\n<p>Ndiaye is a right-footed left-winger by trait but is also comfortable on the opposite side. He is technically sound, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, and also works hard without possession.<\/p>\n<h2>Battle<\/h2>\n<p>After joining the Toffees from Olympique de Marseille, Ndiaye scored 11 goals across all competitions last term. This season, he has made eight goal contributions in 24 Premier League appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the forward has been helping his side to push for a European place finish, sitting only two points behind seventh-placed Brentford.<\/p>\n<p>After showing glimpses of his qualities in the English top flight, Ndiaye has secured his place in the Senegal national team\u2019s starting line-up.<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old is a talented player and is currently at the prime stage of his career. 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