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Man City to decide Grealish, Ndiaye bids in days

8/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City are pursuing Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye.
Everton set an £80 million price and hold Ndiaye’s contract until June 2029.
City have discussed sending Jack Grealish to Everton in a swap deal, with decisions due in four to five days.
Grealish, 30, is in his final City contract year and wants to return to Everton.
Manager Enzo Maresca said decisions on Grealish and Ndiaye will be made within four to five days.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United’s 2009 sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a record £80 million reshaped Premier League transfer expectations, establishing a benchmark for future deals. That precedent now underpins Manchester City’s £80 million pursuit of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, prompting speculation about swap-deal norms and long-term contract strategies across English football in the coming decade.

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Story summary

Manchester City are pursuing Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye.
Everton set an £80 million price and hold Ndiaye’s contract until June 2029.
City have discussed sending Jack Grealish to Everton in a swap deal, with decisions due in four to five days.
Grealish, 30, is in his final City contract year and wants to return to Everton.
Manager Enzo Maresca said decisions on Grealish and Ndiaye will be made within four to five days.

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