If Manchester United are to act on their interest in Iliman Ndiaye, they have now been told the key figures that could secure the transfer.
Not long ago, reports emerged that Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal had identified Ndiaye as a top target.
Yet while the Middle Eastern football powerhouse was prepared to spend heavily, an interesting revelation soon followed.
Iliman Ndiaye turns down Al Hilal
Ndiaye’s father came out and revealed that there was no chance his son would move to the Middle East, explaining why such a switch was never under consideration.
This confirmation that Ndiaye had no interest in signing for Al Hilal certainly boosted United’s transfer hopes.
However, while United fans waited to see whether INEOS would act on their interest, it has now emerged that they will not.
Manchester United decide on Everton raid
As per Football Insider, “Manchester United are now all but out of the race to sign Everton star Iliman Ndiaye.”
They explain, “United wouldn’t want to have to pay £75million for the Senegal star.”
Interest from Saudi Pro League scuppers Manchester United’s transfer chance
Al Hilal’s entry into this transfer race was, without doubt, bad news for Ndiaye’s suitors.
Their willingness to spend heavily will surely have influenced Everton’s stance, and now the Toffees will demand a premium to let their attacking maverick go.
Ndiaye remains a unique talent, yet United may still question whether a marquee move for his services makes sense.
Given his hefty asking price, along with the options already at the club in Matheus Cunha and Marcus Rashford, it is easy to understand why INEOS are stepping back from this pursuit.
The Peoples Person Reliability Assessment
Overall credibility: 5/10
Why?
✅ Multiple outlets have reported on United’s interest in the player
⚠️ United may struggle financially to pull off the deal
⚠️ Reported by an outlet that is more speculative than factual
TPP view
We believe that, if given the chance to land Iliman Ndiaye at a decent fee, Manchester United will pounce on it. It is unlikely, however, that they will go as high as £75million
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Daniel Onguko
Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.
