Everton is approaching the signing of the forward who surprised Tottenham and made a 180-degree turn
Everton are close to agreeing a deal with Marseille for former Sheffield United striker Iliman Ndiaye, talkSPORT understands.
The French giants hope to recover most of the £20m they paid Sheffield United last summer.
After four years with the Blades, including two impressive Championship campaigns, Ndiaye swapped Brammall Lane for the Stade Velodrome last summer.
However, after just three goals and three assists in 19 starts and 11 substitute appearances in Ligue 1, he looks set to return to England.
Ndiaye had great success with the Blades, who he joined from Boreham Wood in 2019.
A strong campaign in 2022/23 saw him become a mainstay in Paul Heckingbotham's team next season.
His 14 goals and ten assists in the championship secured them second place and promotion to the Premier League.
Ndiaye also helped Sheffield United cause an FA Cup upset, as his goal gave them a 1-0 fifth round win over Tottenham Hotspur.
And although they were devastated to let the player go, the Blades admitted there was nothing they could do to stop him.
“It's his childhood club, his dream club,” Heckingbotham said at the time.
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“That's the battle we face. That's the problem. Iliman turned down huge amounts of money last January to stay with us and help us get promoted, so it's not about money.”
But that was despite the club. supposedly filming a video who announced that he would sign a new contract and that he would be given the number 10 shirt, which was previously worn by the club legend. Billy Sharp.
Everton look determined to get their business done early this season.
they have already signed Aston Villa's Tim Iroegbunam and landed Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds for the second consecutive season.
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