Everton demand €70 million as Al Hilal step up pursuit of Senegal striker Iliman Ndiaye

Everton have reportedly set a €70 million asking price for Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye as Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal intensify their efforts to sign the forward during the summer transfer window.

The Premier League club are understood to have informed Al Hilal of their valuation after the Saudi giants expressed a concrete interest in securing the 25-year-old attacker, who remains under contract at Goodison Park until 2029.

According to Saudi outlet Ariyadhia, Al Hilal have already received an agreement in principle from Ndiaye’s representatives, prompting the club to formally communicate its intention to pursue the Senegal international.

The report states that Everton, who signed Ndiaye from Marseille in 2024 for a fee of just over €18.5 million, are prepared to consider his departure only if their €70 million valuation is met.

Official discussions between the two clubs are also expected to take place in the coming days as both parties seek to determine whether an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.

Al Hilal have been among the busiest clubs in the market this summer as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.

The Saudi club recently completed the signing of Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville and now appear determined to reinforce their attacking options further by targeting Ndiaye.

Should the move materialise, the Senegal international would become the second Senegalese player in Al Hilal’s squad alongside experienced defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Ndiaye has established himself as one of Everton’s key attacking players since arriving from Marseille and remains tied to the Merseyside club through a long-term contract, placing Everton in a strong negotiating position.

The reported valuation reflects the club’s determination to retain one of its important attacking assets unless a substantial offer is presented.

For Al Hilal, the negotiations represent another significant test of their ambition in the transfer market as they seek to add proven international talent to their squad.

With discussions between the clubs expected to begin soon, Ndiaye’s future is likely to remain one of the major transfer stories involving African footballers during the remainder of the summer window.