City targets Ndiaye; Everton eyes Grealish return
Manchester City has shown interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, while Everton is keen on bringing Jack Grealish back after his loan spell last season. Grealish, 30, has one year left on his City contract, and Ndiaye has declined multiple extension offers with three years remaining on his current deal. City has already sold wingers Savio and Omar Marmoush this summer, reshaping its attack.
The proposed exchange would address pressing needs for both clubs. City has reshaped its attack this summer, selling Savio to Tottenham for up to £85 million and loaning Omar Marmoush to the same club. Ndiaye, with three years left on his Everton deal, turned down multiple extension offers last season, signaling his readiness for a step up.
Grealish's situation adds complexity to the negotiations. He made 22 appearances for Everton on loan last season, contributing two goals and six assists before a foot injury in January. Sunderland has also submitted a loan proposal for the 30-year-old, with City potentially covering part of his wages. Ndiaye has started both of Everton's opening matches this campaign.
This potential swap could reshape competitive balance across the Premier League's upper and middle tiers. If City acquires Ndiaye, they gain a proven attacking contributor who could help offset the departures of Savio and Marmoush, potentially sustaining their title challenge. For Everton, securing Grealish would provide experience and creativity, possibly improving their league standing. Fans of both clubs would be directly affected, as would the players themselves, whose careers hinge on these negotiations. The outcome could also influence transfer market valuations for similar players across the league.