Tottenham Hotspur now have Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye on their radar after contract talks with the Toffees hit a standstill.
Tottenham Hotspur look set to lose Randal Kolo Muani this summer as his loan spell comes to an end, and Spurs are not looking to extend his deal any further.
The Frenchman, alongside several other Spurs wide men, endured rather underwhelming campaigns, with nobody reaching double figures for goals in the Premier League.
Injuries, of course, played a major role in that, as Tottenham were forced to rotate their attack for most of the season.
Tottenham eye Iliman Ndiaye amid Everton contract uncertainty
Some of their players could return ahead of next season, with Mohammed Kudus one of them. With Dejan Kulusevski, there remains a possibility, although nothing is certain.
Spurs have been working to strengthen their wide areas, with interest in Savinho already reported. However, they now have another Premier League winger on their radar.
According to Football Insider, Tottenham are plotting an ambitious move to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
The Toffees are looking to tie the Senegal international down to a new deal, but talks have since stalled. It is explained that the wide forward is a player long admired by Tottenham, who have kept him on their radar.
However, Spurs’ lack of European football could prove a hindrance as other clubs across Europe remain interested in Ndiaye.
Commenting on the links, Brown told Football Insider: “Tottenham have been fans of Ndiaye for a while now.
“So the news that he has turned down contract extensions at Everton will place them on alert, I am sure, and give them confidence a deal could be done.
“It is going to be a difficult summer for Tottenham without European football, but they still have the ability to lure players in.
“Roberto De Zerbi has assessed his squad now and he knows what positions he wants to improve. From what I am told, the addition of a new winger could be key.
“Look at their current squad – they are losing Randal Kolo Muani, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski have had serious injuries, Mathys Tel is hit and miss.
“Ndiaye would be a real upgrade on all of those players, plus he has proven now that he can be consistent and perform well in the Premier League.
“It is certainly something Spurs could look to explore if he becomes available. I would expect they will be among a number of clubs looking at that one.”
Spurs could benefit from Ndiaye’s direct style
Ndiaye would be a great addition to the Tottenham attack given his versatility and flair. Spurs need more players capable of creating chances through direct play and he offers that with his dribbling ability.
There was a clear drop-off in quality out on the right when Mohammed Kudus was injured last season, with Kolo Muani struggling to make an impact in that role.
Ndiaye would elevate the quality in attack and could also provide extra depth on the left if needed.
| Player | Progressive carries | Dribbles completed | NPG | npxG + xA | Assists | Key passes | Crosses completed | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 70.8 | 69.4 | 32.8 | 38.0 | 37.5 | 53.0 | 28.5 | 3044 |
| Mathys Tel | 78.4 | 79.1 | 67.2 | 76.0 | 19.7 | 21.6 | 86.7 | 1558 |