Man Utd eye surprise £80m bid for Everton forward Ndiaye

Manchester United have placed a surprise £80 million bid on Everton’s 26‑year‑old forward Iliman Ndiaye, as the Red Devils look to strengthen their attack before the transfer window shuts, following a shock 2‑0 defeat to Hull City and a busy summer of midfield signings.

Michael Carrick, United’s assistant, has identified a left‑back and an extra forward as priorities after the club’s rocky start. The defeat at Hull left the Red Devils eager to add dynamism to a side already stocked with Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford and Matheus Cunha.

Ndiaye’s credentials

Ndiaye returned six goals and three assists last season, despite a long break for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Senegal international can operate on either flank, offering the versatility United crave.

Manchester City are also circling the forward, reportedly ready to match an £80 million offer that would be hard for Everton to refuse. Liverpool have entered the race as well, while City have freed up funds after the departures of Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

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Everton remain reluctant to lose their star, having rejected multiple contract offers from the player. A possible swap involving Jack Grealish returning to the Hill Dickinson Stadium could soften the blow.

Potential impact on both clubs

United already boast a crowded wing department, with Bryan Mbeumo, Rashford, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha competing for places. If the £80 million fee is spent, the club could also pursue a deal for Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde, according to club insiders.

Should the bid succeed, United would add a proven Premier League scorer but risk a surplus of attacking talent. Everton, meanwhile, would lose a key goal source but could regain Jack Grealish, reshaping their forward line.

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The report was captioned ‘Michael Carrick on Manchester United’s bench away at HullAction Images via Reuters/Lee Smith By Toby Bryant AM GMT+1’, Try something different. Toby Bryant, a senior sports journalist with GiveMeSport since July 2026, formerly wrote for LondonWorld covering Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and West Ham. He later worked as a Sports Lifestyle Writer across Iconic Media titles after cutting his teeth in local news in Brighton and Newcastle, with previous bylines in and Daily; readers can Sign in to their GiveMeSport account to track the story. His extensive background underpins the detailed news coverage of this transfer saga for Us.