Everton reportedly want to sign Stoke’s Badou Ndiaye

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Everton are apparently interested in signing Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye.

Fanatik claim the 28-year-old is a target for Marco Silva, with his exit from the Bet365 Stadium likely this summer.

The Turkish publication are reporting on Ndiaye because he is also interesting former club Galatasaray, who took the player on loan last season.

The midfielder made 33 appearances for the club, including five in the Champions League.

French side Lille are also said to be tracking Ndiaye, who has been with the Potters since 2018.

TBR’s view

Everton’s interest in Ndiaye is somewhat surprising.

The ambitious club are hoping to break into Europe come May next year, and need top quality players to help them achieve that.

Perhaps a big reason why the Toffees are targeting Ndiaye is because of his relationship with £70,000-a-week star Idrissa Gueye (Spotrac).

The duo play together with Senegal and Fanatik do claim Silva wants to pair them together at Goodison Park.

One has to question whether there is genuine interest though, with Marcel Brands keen to sign younger players with high sell-on value.