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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-28 · via The Athletic

Late Ndiaye exit would leave Everton scrambling for replacement

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Manchester City are exploring a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, with a potential swap involving Jack Grealish returning to the Merseyside club. Everton would have little time to find a replacement before the transfer window closes Tuesday. Ndiaye's strong performance in the opening-day win over Crystal Palace makes a late departure particularly damaging.

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Ndiaye, a 26-year-old Senegal international, turned down multiple contract offers from Everton as early as June, signaling his potential departure was always possible. His production dipped notably after returning from AFCON in late January, and Everton failed to win any of their final seven league matches, costing them a European place. The club's chief executive has promoted a two-window rebuilding strategy that a late sale would complicate.

Grealish, who turns 31 on September 10, became a fan favorite during his loan spell, assisting Ndiaye's debut goal at Everton's new £800 million stadium before a January foot stress fracture ended his season

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