Iliman Ndiaye, a 26-year-old Senegalese winger, has suggested a potential future return to Olympique Marseille, stating his time with the club is not finished. The Everton player has a contract until 2029. He mentioned that he would have preferred a second season at Marseille to show his development. Ndiaye explained that at that time, he had deficiencies in his game for a leading French club, having completed only one professional season in the English second division. He also indicated that when the management at Marseille discussed Everton's interest, nobody at the club wished to keep him, which he felt clarified the situation.
In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Ndiaye had 32 appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists. He has 40 caps and 4 goals for Senegal. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be €55.00m. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United, have been linked with him. Reports from June 2026 state that Everton has an asking price of approximately £69m. In May 2026, it was reported that Manchester United was preparing an offer of £55m.
