Arsenal eyeing move to sign ‘one of the best’ wingers in the PL as £75m asking price set – report…

Arsenal is considering a move to acquire Iliman Ndiaye, described as ‘one of the best’ wingers in the Premier League, with a reported asking price of £75 million, according to a report.

The Gunners are keeping a close eye on the Everton winger this summer, although they are facing stiff competition for his signature, as noted by CaughtOffside.

Since joining the Toffees from Marseille in 2024, Ndiaye has made a significant impact over the past two seasons, having had a successful campaign last year where he scored six goals and provided three assists in the Premier League. His impressive performances have attracted interest from several top clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Al-Hilal.

While Manchester United is reportedly the most interested party, Everton’s £75 million asking price has positioned the Saudi club as the leading contender to sign the Senegalese forward.

Nonetheless, Arsenal remains in contention and may pursue Ndiaye if their efforts to sign Vinicius Junior do not materialize.

Arsenal’s Interest in Iliman Ndiaye

Despite clinching the Premier League title last season, Arsenal’s management believes that Mikel Arteta’s attacking lineup could be significantly enhanced.

As a result, the Gunners are actively seeking a left-sided forward and are attempting to execute a bold move for Real Madrid’s Vinicius.

However, the potential deal for the Brazilian is proving to be complex and costly, prompting sporting director Andrea Berta to explore alternative options.

CaughtOffside reports that Ndiaye, regarded as ‘one of the best’ wingers in the Premier League, is among the players being evaluated by the North London club. Although Manchester United is thought to be the frontrunner for the 26-year-old, the financial aspects of the deal suggest that Al-Hilal could be the most probable destination for the player.

Everton is reluctant to part with one of their top attacking talents and has set Ndiaye’s price at £75 million.

Arsenal is optimistic that the Senegal international could serve as a strong option for their left flank, but it remains uncertain if they will agree to the valuation set by the Merseyside club.

Arsenal Should Pursue Better Options Than Iliman Ndiaye

Since the news emerged that Arsenal is considering a move for Vinicius, discussions among Gunners fans have focused exclusively on this star player. If the English champions fail to secure the Real Madrid talent and are forced to look elsewhere, supporters of the North London team are likely to feel a sense of disappointment, no matter who the alternative might be.

That being said, Arsenal should set their sights higher than Ndiaye. Although the Everton player is undoubtedly talented, he may not significantly enhance Arteta’s attacking options.

The Gunners require a top-tier left winger capable of delivering exceptional performances in the final third, and Ndiaye’s career statistics do not indicate that he can fulfill this role.