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Ndiaye's versatility makes him a natural fit for City's attacking needs

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Manchester City are considering a move for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye to bolster their wide options after losing Savio and Marmoush. Ndiaye's two-footedness and dribbling ability fit Enzo Maresca's system, which relies on wingers to create unpredictability. He could provide immediate depth and potentially challenge for a starting spot.

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Ndiaye's two-footedness is a defining trait, with nearly half his open-play goals for Everton coming from his nominally weaker left foot. That versatility allowed manager David Moyes to deploy him on either flank, shifting him from right to left after Grealish's season-ending injury in January. His 49 percent take-on completion rate edged out Doku's 46 percent, and he ranked sixth among all Premier League players with at least 50 take-ons.

Ndiaye's dribbling style differs from Doku's — he favors longer, sustained carries rather than isolating defenders, completing a league-leading 427 long carries per SkillCorner tracking. He accounted for 34.8 percent of Everton's completed take-ons,

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