Everton are facing an important summer as David Moyes prepares for his second full season in charge and looks to build on the progress made during the club’s first year at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees have already been linked with a number of potential arrivals in recent days.
Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney continues to be a player admired by Everton’s recruitment team, with reports suggesting the club remain interested in bringing the England Under-21 international to Merseyside.
Hackney is also believed to be very attracted by the idea of joining Everton.
Defensive reinforcements are also being explored, with Man City duo Nathan Ake and John Stones both linked with potential moves, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has emerged as another name under consideration as Moyes looks to address his options at right-back.
Those rumours point towards a club focused on strengthening rather than rebuilding.
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After establishing themselves comfortably in Premier League mid-table and avoiding the struggles that had characterised previous campaigns, Everton’s attention is now on taking another step forward.
However, while much of the focus has been on incoming transfers, questions are beginning to emerge over the future of one of the squad’s most influential attacking players.
Iliman Ndiaye open to leaving Everton with Arsenal informed
According to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey, Iliman Ndiaye is open to leaving Everton amid uncertainty surrounding his contract situation.
The report claims several clubs have been informed of the Senegal international’s availability should negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City are all said to have been made aware of the situation, while Ndiaye’s representatives have also held talks with clubs in Europe.
That development has the potential to become one of Everton’s biggest stories of the summer.
Ndiaye has established himself as a key figure under Moyes, providing creativity, energy and unpredictability in the final third. His ability to carry the ball through pressure and create opportunities has made him one of Everton’s most important attacking outlets over the past season.
The report suggests the uncertainty stems from ongoing discussions over a new contract.
While Everton would ideally like to secure Ndiaye’s long-term future, TT states that progress has not been straightforward, with the player prepared to consider alternative options after a stellar season personally.
That has naturally attracted attention from elsewhere.
The fact that European clubs are also involved only increases the level of competition Everton could face if the situation develops further.
From Moyes’ perspective, retaining the forward would almost certainly be a priority.
The Everton manager is attempting to build continuity after a positive campaign, and losing one of the squad’s standout performers would create a significant challenge heading into the new season.
The club’s transfer plans appear geared towards strengthening around the core of the current group rather than replacing key players. That is why the coming weeks could prove crucial.
If Everton can reach an agreement with Ndiaye, it would remove a major uncertainty and allow Moyes to focus entirely on recruitment. If not, the club may find themselves dealing with growing interest from some of the biggest sides in England and beyond.
That being said, Bailey also claims Moyes’ side are relaxed about the situation and feel they have total control, with Ndiaye currently contracted until 2029.
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