Ruben Amorim was very complimentary of Manchester United’s latest transfer target
Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was previously full of praise for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye. The Manchester Evening News understands United have added the forward to their transfer shortlist in their plans to acquire a left-winger in the summer transfer window.
Ndiaye, 26, has established himself as the Toffees’ key player in his two seasons at the club and garnered special mention from Amorim prior to the two sides meeting in November last year at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese manager earmarked the Senegal international as one of two players that could cause chaos among the United backline. Amorim said: “I think [Jack] Grealish is doing really well. He can push that team, can give weight to that team. [Iliman] Ndiaye is an amazing player.
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“So, all these things, [it] is a more complete team, and David Moyes is doing an amazing job. It’s going to be really, really tough to win the game.” Moyes’ side went on to claim a stunning 1-0 victory despite playing the majority of the game with 10 men after the sending off of Idrissa Gana Gueye for slapping ex-United ace Michael Keane.
Ndiaye scored six league goals and contributed three assists this season with United aiming to bolster their forward line upon their return to the Champions League. The versatile attacker – who can play on both wings and as a No.10 0 – is likely to feature for Senegal this week as they face Saudi Arabia in a friendly game on Wednesday.
Should Ndiaye perform well at the competition, it could increase the price for his services. He has three years left on his Everton contract and could be the cheaper option for United who have registered an interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with Aston Villa talisman Morgan Rogers also a player of interest.
The Ivory Coast international is a key target for Liverpool who are leading the race for his signature with Leipzig having placed a staggering £86million valuation on the 19-year-old. Rogers’ future at Villa is uncertain with some of the Premier League’s best monitoring his situation as the Europa League champions could look to cash in on the England ace with reports suggesting they’ve placed an £80m valuation on him.
United are edging towards their first transfer of the summer with a deal having been agreed with Atalanta for Brazil midfielder Ederson. The 26-year-old is set to move to Old Trafford for an initial £35million as he fills the gap left by Casemiro’s absence last month, although his recent call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad means United are now working on a new timeline to complete the transfer.
The club remain in the market for at least one more midfielder as they also prepare for the likely departure of Manuel Ugarte after a disappointing two-year spell in Manchester.
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