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Manchester City agrees up to £65m for Iliman Ndiaye

8/31/2026

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City Signings

Manchester City agreed a fee up to £65 million with Everton for winger Iliman Ndiaye.
City completed the £32 million signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, plus £2 million add-ons.
Liverpool rejected City’s £75 million offer with £5 million add-ons for Cody Gakpo, retaining the winger.
City shifted focus to signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
City previously added Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, rebuilding midfield after departures.

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Van Dijk Defends

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk urged the club to retain Cody Gakpo, calling him a quality friend.
Gakpo scored a goal and provided an assist in Liverpool’s first two Premier League matches.
Former defender Jamie Carragher argued Liverpool should sell Gakpo for an £80-85 million fee.
Barcola’s £123 million arrival increases pressure on Gakpo’s position as Liverpool target four wingers.

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City Signings

Manchester City agreed a fee up to £65 million with Everton for winger Iliman Ndiaye.
City completed the £32 million signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, plus £2 million add-ons.
Liverpool rejected City’s £75 million offer with £5 million add-ons for Cody Gakpo, retaining the winger.
City shifted focus to signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
City previously added Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, rebuilding midfield after departures.

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