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Manchester City are showing strong interest in Everton star Iliman Ndiaye as the Premier League giants prepare for late transfer-window business.

Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs revealed the development, stating that Manchester City have now officially placed Ndiaye on their shortlist.

Even so, landing the 26-year-old Senegal international is expected to require a major outlay.

Everton are said to value Ndiaye at about £80 million, with the Merseyside club in a powerful position because of his long-term contract at Goodison Park.

Jacobs also said Arsenal have been monitoring Ndiaye closely, although the Gunners’ main dream target in attack continues to be Atlético Madrid forward Julián Alvarez.

Liverpool are another leading club keeping a close watch on Ndiaye’s situation.

Reports indicate that the Reds have already held discussions to assess the possible conditions of a transfer.

As Liverpool aim to bring in lively and versatile depth across the front line, Ndiaye has emerged as an attractive option suited to their high-intensity style.

The competition for Ndiaye stretches further across the Premier League. Alongside Arsenal keeping him on their alternative list, Manchester United have also been linked with the versatile attacker as they look for greater technical quality in the final third.

With several top-four challengers showing interest, a bidding war could develop if Everton become open to talks.

Ndiaye’s swift rise into one of the league’s most in-demand attackers has been driven by his distinctive range of qualities.

The former Marseille player is capable of operating comfortably as a central attacking midfielder, a second striker or a wide forward.

He has scored 43 goals in all competitions across his senior career so far, along with 23 assists.

At £80 million, Everton are valuing him as a top-level asset, but leading clubs believe his potential makes the risk worthwhile.