OM eyes €80m boost as Everton’s bid pits League with Arabie

Olympique de Marseille (OM) remains under pressure to cut its deficit, yet a potential €80 million sale of former striker Iliman Ndiaye could deliver a vital cash injection, especially as Everton’s asking price draws interest from both the Premier League and Arabie’s clubs.

OM still struggles to secure the departures required to reduce its deficit, according to the latest reports.

Everton has set a considerable price for one of its forwards, a figure coveted in the Premier League and in Arabie, signalling strong demand from both markets.

Le club explained that a sale at this level would activate a favourable clause for the Olympian side.

The player in question is Iliman Ndiaye, the Senegalese international who left Marseille two years ago after a disappointing first season.

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In Angleterre he rediscovered his form, recording 17 goals and three assists, a resurgence noted by La Provence.

Everton could claim up to €80 million for Ndiaye, while a proposal around €65 million is also being discussed.

Marseille originally sold Ndiaye for €18 million, with a possible €2 million in bonuses attached to the deal.

The agreement includes a 10 % profit‑share on the capital gain realised by Everton.

With a transaction valued at €65 million, OM could recover nearly €5 million without having to negotiate the transfer directly.

Une vente of this magnitude would not solve Marseille’s financial difficulties, but it would give an extra margin to Gregory Lorenzi.

OM still needs to off‑load several key players before it can reinforce its squad, meaning the choice of Ndiaye will indirectly shape the rest of the club’s transfer market.