Iliman Ndiaye: The staggering numbers behind dazzling display vs Crystal Palace as Everton brace for summer bids

Iliman Ndiaye is set to be the subject of transfer speculation this summer after a fantastic season for Everton.

The winger has been a consistent threat for the Toffees throughout the campaign, although he would have been frustrated not to take a massive chance for the winner against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Everton drew 2-2 with the Eagles at Selhurst Park, going in front twice before Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal eventually saw the scores end level.

Ndiaye had plenty of joy on the left side of the attack and constantly looked to run at his man, often to great effect.

Everton transfer chiefs are set for a battle on their hands to keep the winger at Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer, with interest mounting.

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Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider last week that Ndiaye is increasingly likely to remain at Everton this summer.

The Toffees spent around £17million to sign the forward from Marseille in 2024, and they would expect a figure far beyond that to consider sanctioning his sale.

The 26-year-old is under contract until 2029 and does not appear at all unhappy at Everton, although it is unclear how a bid would affect that attitude.

Ndiaye would have caught eyes if they were watching on Sunday, with the winger putting in a seriously impressive display.

The Senegal international created a big chance, took three shots, made five recoveries, and won eight duels.

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Most impressive, however, was the extraordinary seven dribbles he completed. According to StatMuse, only Ndiaye himself has beaten that tally in a single game this season, completing eight in games against Liverpool and Man United.

In stoppage time, Ndiaye was found by Tyrique George in the penalty box with only Dean Henderson to beat.

But the winger got his shot all wrong, firing straight down the throat of the Crystal Palace goalkeeper and allowing him to tip it over.

It is a problem that has plagued Everton and Ndiaye in recent weeks, with big chances also going awry fir the winger against Manchester City last week.

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“Key players for us like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye have been getting some big moments in games and not quite finishing them,” said David Moyes after the game.

“And in the main, over most of the season, they’ve been the two who’ve been doing that for us, and we’ve been grateful for their goals. But both of them just haven’t quite got the knack of getting it in the net at the moment.”

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