Everton are preparing to take a firm stance over the future of Iliman Ndiaye, with the club expected to place an €80 million valuation on the forward in an effort to discourage potential suitors.
According to reports from The Athletic, Everton are braced for significant interest in Ndiaye following his impressive performances and growing reputation in the Premier League. The Merseyside club are determined to keep hold of one of their most influential players and are ready to demand a fee similar to the one Newcastle United received when Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona for €80 million.
Ndiaye, 26, remains under contract at Everton for another three years and does not have a release clause in his current deal. That situation places the club in a strong negotiating position should interest intensify in the coming transfer windows.
The report also states that Everton attempted to reward Ndiaye’s excellent form earlier in the season by offering him a new contract. The proposed deal would have elevated him among the club’s highest earners. However, the Senegal international is understood to have turned down multiple offers during the campaign, leaving uncertainty over his long-term future.
Despite those setbacks in contract talks, Everton’s priority remains clear. The club want Ndiaye to stay and are prepared to make any potential transfer difficult by attaching a premium valuation to one of their most valuable assets.
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