Arsenal and Manchester United interested in Iliman Ndiaye for 100 million.

As negotiations for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye could start at the £100 million mark, an exorbitant amount that may surprise interested clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United. The Senegal international has caught attention due to his impressive performances in the Premier League, but the high price tag could make any transaction quite difficult.

As the transfer window approaches, both the Gunners and the Red Devils are considering the possibility of moving for Ndiaye. After losing out in the race for Vinicius Junior, Arsenal sees Ndiaye as a viable alternative, although his valuation could complicate matters. Former Everton scout Bryan King stated that the club could start negotiations for his departure at £100 million, but he believes a more realistic figure would be around £80 million. “If I were Everton, I would say, alright, £80 million. Let’s start at £100 million and then see where we get to,” King commented to Football Insider.

The interest in signing Ndiaye is also being fueled by the growing need for high-profile players in the Saudi Pro League, which could influence the market. However, it is difficult to predict which clubs in the Premier League would be willing to invest such an amount in a player who, despite being described as “technically brilliant” by Pat Nevin, has only six goals and three assists in his campaign so far. For such a high investment, it is expected that the player would deliver a more significant return in terms of offensive production.

Arsenal, which is looking to strengthen its left flank, may see Ndiaye as an option, but the quality gap with Vini Jr. raises questions about the suitability of the signing. On the other hand, Manchester United could also benefit from more options in attack, but it is unclear whether Ndiaye would be a sufficient improvement over players like Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

With high expectations and pressure to strengthen the squads, it will be interesting to see how negotiations evolve and whether any of the clubs will dare to make a substantial offer for Ndiaye. The player's future could not only impact his career but also influence the buying strategies of both teams in the upcoming transfer window.