Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye in £65m transfer from Everton
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Manchester City have signed forward Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for an initial £60 million, with potential add-ons of £5 million, on a five-year contract.
- The transfer followed City's stalled pursuit of Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, whose club rejected an £80 million bid, and Tottenham's failed attempt to sign Ndiaye involving Richarlison.
- Everton have secured a season-long loan deal for City winger Jack Grealish and agreed to sign USMNT forward Folarin Balogun from Monaco.
- Ndiaye, who joined Everton from Marseille in 2024 for £15 million, scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 73 games and declined multiple contract extensions last season.
- The transfer saga was unusual for City, who needed a new forward after selling Savinho and Omar Marmoush, and view Ndiaye as a hardworking player who offers chance creation rather than a spectacular signing.
