Everton have been handed a perfect transfer benchmark for Iliman Ndiaye by Tottenham's deal to sign Savinho. The Toffees, who finished 8th in the Premier League last season with 47 points from 32 games, now know what they can demand for the 26-year-old Senegal star.
What happened?
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Savinho for an initial £75million with an extra £10m in add-ons, setting a precedent for Everton's valuation of Ndiaye.
Why it matters for Everton
Ndiaye, who has 15 goals and three assists in 66 top-flight appearances in England, is a more constant goal contribution threat than Savinho and has proven that he can adapt to different environments.
What comes next?
With the new season not yet under way, Everton are 23 points behind leaders Arsenal, and their next fixture is against Leeds at home on 2027-02-10. The Toffees will be looking to keep hold of Ndiaye, but if he is to be sold, they have a starting point for negotiations. As of the final 2025 table, Everton had a recent form of DWLWW, and they will be hoping to build on that momentum. With 39 goals scored and 37 conceded, giving them a +2 goal difference, Everton will be looking to strengthen their squad to compete with top teams like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City, who are all linked with moves for Ndiaye.
