Liverpool are interested in signing Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as they consider him an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool have intensified their efforts to sign a new right-winger, as Mohamed Salah has confirmed his departure. The Egyptian international will bring an end to his illustrious stint at Anfield after the end of the ongoing season, and the Reds are looking to ensure they have a replacement lined up.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Merseyside club are considering an audacious summer move for Iliman Ndiaye, who plays for city rivals Everton. The Premier League champions are closely monitoring the Senegalese winger, and they are prepared to launch a move.
While Mohamed Salah did pen a two-year deal last summer, a departure after the end of this season looked very likely. On Tuesday night, it was made official by both parties that the Egyptian international would be leaving Anfield after nine successful seasons.
With his departure now certain, the Reds are in the market for a new winger, someone who could help them cope with his absence. Liverpool have been doing their due diligence on quite a few options since last summer, and they reportedly have an eight-player shortlist.
Liverpool are plotting a raid on rivals Everton
Iliman Ndiaye is one of the names on their wishlist. The Liverpool decision-makers rate the Everton star very highly, and they are already making moves to secure his services from their arch-rivals. They have been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old since the early part of the season.
The Senegalese international has been involved in 25 league games this term, and he has contributed towards nine goals. While he might not have crazy stats, he has had a massive impact at Everton since joining them in the summer of 2024.
Liverpool believe he has all the qualities needed to succeed at Anfield. While they do have some big names on their wishlist, signing them looks very unlikely. As a result, they are looking at Ndiaye, who seems to be a more attainable option even though he plays for a rival club.
Signing the Everton attacker won’t be that straightforward, as there are other top clubs that are keen on his signature. Meanwhile, the Toffees are in complete control of his future with a deal running until 2029, and they are already considering rewarding him with a new deal to secure his long-term future.
