Man City complete stunning £65million transfer for Iliman Ndiaye after hijacking Arsenal and Tottenham talks

MAN CITY have completed a stunning deadline day transfer for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegalese playmaker becomes the latest ace to join Enzo Maresca’s star-studded squad in a deal worth £65million. Man City have signed Everton star Iliman Ndiaye for £65million Credit: PA City will pay £60m up front for Ndiaye, with £5m in add-ons. The forward has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! And Ndiaye could make his City debut in Saturday’s home clash with Coventry. The former Sheffield United ace had been a target for both Arsenal and Tottenham, with the latter in advance talks just several days ago. But City pounced after offloading Savio to Spurs for £85m, handing Maresca another attacking boost in the final third. Ndiaye’s arrival is set to pave the way for Jack Grealish to join Everton before tonight’s deadline. After joining City, Ndiaye said: “I’ve worked my whole life for an opportunity like this. “City are one of the best clubs in the world and I’ve seen them win everything as I’ve grown up. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS “To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I’m determined to grab it with both hands. “It’s not always been easy in my career, but I always had the belief that I could play for a team challenging for the biggest prizes and now I’m here. It feels so good. “I love to play with the ball on the floor in an attacking team that wants to score as many goals as possible. That’s why I know this is the perfect fit. “City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club.” Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “Iliman is a very talented footballer. “He’s had to work incredibly hard to reach this level and in my first conversation with him it was immediately obvious how grounded he is and the determination he has to be the best player he can be. “I’ve no doubt City fans will get a thrill seeing him in action for us. “We know this club develops players. We make a commitment to every single player we sign that we will make them better footballers. “I am really excited to see the level Iliman can reach in the years ahead because I know for sure working with Enzo and his staff is going to ensure he becomes a top-class Premier League player.” Comment now