Manchester City express interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye

Manchester City have unexpectedly entered the race for 26-year-old Iliman Ndiaye, the versatile Senegalese forward currently plying his trade at Everton. This news has been reported by respected British insider Ben Jacobs.

Everton have taken a firm stance regarding their attacking leader and are valuing a potential transfer for Ndiaye at around £80 million.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are also considering the Senegal international, although for them, he ranks as a secondary option. Mikel Arteta's top target for the attacking line remains Argentina's Julian Alvarez.