Everton have set an asking price of around £80m for Iliman Ndiaye, according to talkSPORT, as Arsenal and Manchester City monitor the Senegal international's situation.
The 26-year-old has been a shrewd addition since arriving from Marseille two years ago, but his refusal to sign a new contract has left Everton vulnerable to interest from two of the Premier League's biggest clubs.
Interest from Arsenal and City
Arsenal are desperate to strengthen their forward line before next week's deadline and had been focusing their efforts on convincing Julian Alvarez to abandon his dream move to Barcelona. It remains unclear whether they will be successful, and they are considering Ndiaye as a potential alternative.
City are also keeping a close eye on Ndiaye as they continue to reshape their squad under Enzo Maresca. Omar Marmoush is set to join Savio at Tottenham, while Jack Grealish is contemplating several offers, including a potential return to Everton after last season's successful loan spell. Losing three forwards on top of what they have already lost this summer would leave City light on attacking options, and they could yet make a move for Ndiaye.
Ndiaye's summer U-turn
Ndiaye appeared destined to move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, with a move to Al-Hilal all but agreed before the winger performed a late U-turn.
One of the Premier League's most creative players won't come cheap, however, with Everton valuing their prize asset at around £80m.
Barry's hat-trick
Thierno Barry scored the first hat-trick of his Everton career in the 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston, taking his tally to four in two games – he managed just eight in his first season – with new signing Brennan Johnson scoring his first club goal since November.
Manager David Moyes still wants more from the striker: 'I think he (Barry) was working with someone in the summer who tried to change his mindset a little bit,' said Moyes. 'He found it difficult last year, which a lot of boys coming in from overseas do, which is even worse if you are a centre-forward.'
'Generally, he has been much better since he came back. But I still think I would like more. One or two opportunities he had that he didn't score, I am annoyed with those ones, I want him to score those as well.'
