Iliman Ndiaye has already shared his verdict on Anfield amid rumours he could sign for Liverpool

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If there’s one Everton player Liverpool fans would like to see swap blue for red in Merseyside, it is probably Iliman Ndiaye.The champions have not done business with their city neighbours since 2002, when Abel Xavier swapped Goodison Park for Anfield.However, Everton’s move away from Goodison means there is now greater distance between the two clubs, and rumours are rife that a transfer could be in the offing.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Ndiaye is the man in question, with reports from France suggesting that Liverpool are keen on signing the Everton star.Reports have since suggested that the Toffees have no intention of selling Ndiaye to Liverpool, but as whisperings continue to arrive, the Senegalese himself has already spoken out about Anfield.Iliman Ndiaye aware of strength of AnfieldNdiaye has been excellent since joining Everton from Sheffield United in 2024, scoring 15 goals in 53 appearances.During September’s Merseyside Derby he had looked like being the main threat for the visitors having come into the game on the back of a couple of early Premier League goals.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool could finally have their Luis Diaz replacement as £70m star ‘open’ to moveSo it proved in the game, with Ndiaye the man who set up Idrissa Gana Gueye to bring Everton back into the game at Anfield.They could not go on to get an equaliser, though, proving Ndiaye’s pre-match verdict on Anfield completely true.“I think just play our game, really,” the Senegal international had told South African site Sports Club before the game.“Since the beginning of the season, we have played well and so we really need to just continue that momentum into this game.

Anfield is not an easy place to go, but we will go there and give it everything to try to get the win.” Liverpool’s four-man attacking transfer shortlist has been revealed 👀 Liverpool’s four-man attacking shortlist 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Where would Ndiaye fit at Liverpool?Although Liverpool made a number of attacking signings last summer, they are still arguably missing a starting left winger.Cody Gakpo has had a disappointing season, failing to answer questions over whether he is the right option for the Reds long-term.

Ndiaye could be that player.This would not be an easy transfer to complete, however, and Ndiaye has not exactly marked himself out as a player who could be a definite improvement on Gakpo, despite his quality.So, while Liverpool do need a player in his position, we’re not completely sure Ndiaye is the answer. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox