Al-Hilal Saudi close in on Iliman Ndiaye deal
- A I. Ndiaye move to Al-Hilal Saudi FC is gathering pace — 3 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (post / transfer update), putting it at roughly 65% to complete.
Story log
- 20 Aug4 new sources: Goal, Fabrizio Romano (post / transfer update), Yahoo Sports (UK / Sports aggregator), ToffeeWeb — now 31 tracking the story
What the reports say
- Al-Hilal have opened talks to try sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton (reports Romano; negotiations at early stages). — Tribuna (summary of Romano)
- Fabrizio Romano reports Al Hilal have opened talks / are interested in Iliman Ndiaye as a potential additional signing (negotiations described as early-stage contact with player’s side). — Fabrizio Romano (social/Telegram updates)
- Al Hilal opened early talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye — article summarising Romano's exclusive (context and status: early-stage). — FootballTransfers (reporting Fabrizio Romano)
- Al‑Hilal are holding direct talks with Everton to advance a transfer for Iliman Ndiaye (deal progressing / talks to be held this week). — Yahoo Sports (UK) — transfer report citing Fabrizio Romano
I. Ndiaye is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Everton, rated 80 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 159th of 476 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (81.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.83 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ndiaye.
Availability note: missed 5 games through injury this season — his ratings are weighted to the games he was fit for.
- TTribuna (summary of Romano)Al-Hilal have opened talks to try sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton (reports Romano; negotiations at early stages).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al-Hilal have opened talks to try sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton (reports Romano; negotiations at early stages).
6 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (social/Telegram updates)Fabrizio Romano reports Al Hilal have opened talks / are interested in Iliman Ndiaye as a potential additional signing (negotiations described as early-stage contact with player’s side).Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports Al Hilal have opened talks / are interested in Iliman Ndiaye as a potential additional signing (negotiations described as early-stage contact with player’s side).
4 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (reporting Fabrizio Romano)Al Hilal opened early talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye — article summarising Romano's exclusive (context and status: early-stage).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al Hilal opened early talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye — article summarising Romano's exclusive (context and status: early-stage).
1 AugRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK) — transfer report citing Fabrizio RomanoAl‑Hilal are holding direct talks with Everton to advance a transfer for Iliman Ndiaye (deal progressing / talks to be held this week).Trusted 85%
Al‑Hilal are holding direct talks with Everton to advance a transfer for Iliman Ndiaye (deal progressing / talks to be held this week).
29 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (reported via Romano feed) / Ajel EnglishAl Hilal have entered preliminary talks with Everton over the signing of Iliman Ndiaye, citing Fabrizio Romano.Trusted 85%
Al Hilal have entered preliminary talks with Everton over the signing of Iliman Ndiaye, citing Fabrizio Romano.
27 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (post collected on Telegram)Al-Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations at early stages and player/agent are open to initial discussions.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al-Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations at early stages and player/agent are open to initial discussions.
27 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X / tweet)Al Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations at an early stage and deal would depend on Everton.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations at an early stage and deal would depend on Everton.
26 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (post / transfer update)Al-Hilal have opened talks with Everton over a potential transfer for Iliman Ndiaye; player side reportedly open to initial discussions.Trusted 85%
Al-Hilal have opened talks with Everton over a potential transfer for Iliman Ndiaye; player side reportedly open to initial discussions.
26 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (tweet / Telegram)Al Hilal have opened early talks with Everton to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye (negotiations at an early stage).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
Al Hilal have opened early talks with Everton to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye (negotiations at an early stage).
6 AugRead full article → - GGoalReports say Iliman Ndiaye has been the subject of interest/approaches from Al-Hilal this summer; coverage notes the player has rejected some contract offers at Everton and that his future was uncertain amid Saudi approaches.DenialMixed 60%
Reports say Iliman Ndiaye has been the subject of interest/approaches from Al-Hilal this summer; coverage notes the player has rejected some contract offers at Everton and that his future was uncertain amid Saudi approaches.
5h agoRead full article → - GGoalEverton have placed a very high valuation on Iliman Ndiaye (reported £70m) as Al-Hilal pursue the player; talks reportedly ongoing with agent and clubs may need to agree.Mixed 60%
Everton have placed a very high valuation on Iliman Ndiaye (reported £70m) as Al-Hilal pursue the player; talks reportedly ongoing with agent and clubs may need to agree.
28 JulRead full article → - EEverton NewsEverton are aware of Al‑Hilal interest in Iliman Ndiaye and have been in contact with the player’s camp; reports emphasise talks are early-stage and Everton hold a strong negotiating position.Mixed 50%
Everton are aware of Al‑Hilal interest in Iliman Ndiaye and have been in contact with the player’s camp; reports emphasise talks are early-stage and Everton hold a strong negotiating position.
1 AugRead full article → - FFourFourTwo (fourfourtwo.com)Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal (coverage of the developing story citing transfer reports).Mixed 50%
Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal (coverage of the developing story citing transfer reports).
29 JulRead full article → - EEverton.NewsRound-up/analysis: Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in Iliman Ndiaye and have opened talks; Everton in a strong contract position and any sale would depend on a large offer.Mixed 50%
Round-up/analysis: Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in Iliman Ndiaye and have opened talks; Everton in a strong contract position and any sale would depend on a large offer.
29 JulRead full article → - TThe National (thenationalnews.com)Al-Hilal are showing strong interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and have been in contact with his representatives as part of summer recruitment plans.Mixed 50%
Al-Hilal are showing strong interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and have been in contact with his representatives as part of summer recruitment plans.
28 JulRead full article → - TTheHardTackleAl-Hilal have begun discussions to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; talks are at an early stage and depend on Everton’s stance and valuation.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Hilal have begun discussions to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; talks are at an early stage and depend on Everton’s stance and valuation.
28 JulRead full article → - SSport5 (Israel)Israeli sports roundup including Fabrizio Romano’s report that Al Hilal opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Israeli sports roundup including Fabrizio Romano’s report that Al Hilal opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
27 JulRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (footballtransfers.com)Coverage summarising reports that Iliman Ndiaye is attracting interest from Al-Hilal and that Everton would only entertain a substantial offer; includes club/agent context.Mixed 50%
Coverage summarising reports that Iliman Ndiaye is attracting interest from Al-Hilal and that Everton would only entertain a substantial offer; includes club/agent context.
27 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK / Sports aggregator)Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton — report (cites Fabrizio Romano).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton — report (cites Fabrizio Romano).
27 JulRead full article → - TToffeeWebRomano stoked rumours that Al-Hilal are open to talks over Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.Mixed 50%
Romano stoked rumours that Al-Hilal are open to talks over Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
27 JulRead full article → - GGoodison NewsFeature/analysis noting Al-Hilal interest in Iliman Ndiaye and discussing implications for Everton; cites initial contact between Al-Hilal and the player's representatives.Mixed 50%
Feature/analysis noting Al-Hilal interest in Iliman Ndiaye and discussing implications for Everton; cites initial contact between Al-Hilal and the player's representatives.
26 JulRead full article → - YYahoo UK / Yahoo Sports (republished)Fabrizio Romano reports Al‑Hilal have opened talks regarding Iliman Ndiaye — Everton are aware of the interest but significant work remains to complete a deal.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Fabrizio Romano reports Al‑Hilal have opened talks regarding Iliman Ndiaye — Everton are aware of the interest but significant work remains to complete a deal.
26 JulRead full article → - EEverton NewsCovers the story that Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye and analyses Everton's potential valuation strategy (references The Athletic).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Covers the story that Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye and analyses Everton's potential valuation strategy (references The Athletic).
26 JulRead full article → - DDailySportsShort news piece relaying Fabrizio Romano’s claim that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Short news piece relaying Fabrizio Romano’s claim that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
26 JulRead full article → - BBusiness UpturnContent site article republishing Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Content site article republishing Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
26 JulRead full article → - TThe Peoples PersonArticle repeating Fabrizio Romano’s scoop that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton (news republishing/analysis site).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Article repeating Fabrizio Romano’s scoop that Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton (news republishing/analysis site).
26 JulRead full article → - CClick LiverpoolAl-Hilal are set to test Everton’s resolve and have opened talks for Iliman Ndiaye, reporting Romano’s claims.Mixed 50%
Al-Hilal are set to test Everton’s resolve and have opened talks for Iliman Ndiaye, reporting Romano’s claims.
26 JulRead full article → - TThe Hard Tackle (thehardtackle.com)Al-Hilal have begun discussions to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; report cites Fabrizio Romano and says negotiations are at an early stage.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Al-Hilal have begun discussions to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; report cites Fabrizio Romano and says negotiations are at an early stage.
27 JulRead full article → - FFoot-Africa (French)French-language report relaying Fabrizio Romano: Al Hilal have begun discussions to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
French-language report relaying Fabrizio Romano: Al Hilal have begun discussions to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
26 JulRead full article → - TTeamTalkAl-Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations described as at an early stage and the player is a high priority target after Summerville.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 23%
Al-Hilal have opened talks to try to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton; negotiations described as at an early stage and the player is a high priority target after Summerville.
27 JulRead full article → - SSports MoleAl-Hilal have reportedly opened talks with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, citing Fabrizio Romano as the source for the interest.Low-trust 23%
Al-Hilal have reportedly opened talks with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, citing Fabrizio Romano as the source for the interest.
27 JulRead full article →