Manchester City’s summer transfer plans are beginning to take shape following the departure of Pep Guardiola, with Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye emerging as a surprise target.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, City are considering a move for the Senegal international as they prepare for a new era at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola left the club after a remarkable decade in which he transformed City into domestic and European giants, winning a huge number of trophies along the way.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has described Guardiola’s impact on the club as era-defining, underlining just how significant a moment this summer represents for City.
With a new manager set to take the reins, recruitment decisions will be closely scrutinised, and Ndiaye represents an intriguing option in the attacking third.
The 26-year-old is technically sharp, direct, and clever between the lines, capable of playing as a winger, wide midfielder, or second striker.
That kind of versatility could appeal strongly to whoever takes charge at City, particularly if the new manager wants players capable of operating in multiple attacking roles.
Ndiaye has built a strong reputation in English football since joining Everton from Marseille, making 66 Premier League appearances and contributing 15 goals and three assists in the competition.
Across two Premier League seasons at Everton, he has registered 15 league goals, while also accumulating 39 caps for Senegal and scoring four international goals.
Everton are not desperate to sell their forward, but reports suggest the club would consider letting Ndiaye leave if an acceptable offer arrives this summer.
From Everton’s perspective, any significant sale would provide funds that could be reinvested across the squad to strengthen other areas of the team.
For City, the primary question is whether Ndiaye would be comfortable accepting a supporting role rather than a guaranteed starting position week to week.
Even after Guardiola’s exit, City will retain elite attacking options throughout their squad, meaning competition for places will remain extremely intense at the Etihad.
However, the opportunity to join one of European football’s biggest clubs would be difficult for any player to turn down, regardless of the circumstances.
Ndiaye would represent a clever squad signing rather than a marquee arrival, offering energy, versatility, and proven Premier League experience to City’s attacking department.
