Liverpool put on alert as Everton star lined up for blockbuster Saudi Arabia transfer

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool will be paying close attention to what is happening on the transfer market surrounding rivals, with Everton's business likely to have a huge impact on the Reds.Everton could lose one of its key stars in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images))Liverpool has been put on "alert" after reports claim that transfer-linked forward Iliman Ndiaye could join another club in the summer transfer window.Ndiaye, 26, has been a key player for Premier League rival Everton since he made the switch to Merseyside from Marseille back in 2024.A versatile option in the frontline, the Senegalese international is comfortable playing on either wing, while he also has plenty of experience playing behind the striker when required.In his time in England, Ndiaye has put in plenty of exciting performances, though it hasn't always been backed up with output as his best-scoring campaign in the Premier League was nine goals in 2024/25.That said, some teams are seemingly impressed with the 26-year-old and what he could offer, as doubts continue to rise over his future at Everton moving forward, even though his contract there runs until 2029.With that in mind, Liverpool continues to be linked, along with a whole host of clubs, but it's a blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia that seems to be on the cards.According to TeamTalk, Al-Hilal has launched a move to sign Ndiaye, which has put the Reds "on alert" along with some of its Premier League rivals.Manchester United is another team being heavily linked with the versatile forward, but it's a move that will depend largely on Al-Hilal and Everton at this stage.Iliman Ndiaye of Everton(Image: Sally Rawlins/Every Second Media/SmartFrame)It's claimed that the Toffees have a strong negotiation standpoint, because of Ndiaye's contract situation and the fact that the club does not need to sell in the current transfer market.That hasn't seen Liverpool or Manchester United stopped in their interest to sign the Everton ace, though there are plenty of moving parts in the deal that could complicate things for all parties.Al-Hilal is claimed to have Mohamed Salah as a priority target, following his exit from Anfield as a free agent, which could see Ndiaye become available for other clubs, while Chelsea's Pedro Neto is another option.It means Liverpool may have to play the waiting game to see Ndiaye's availability, though priorities may be elsewhere for the Merseyside club at this moment in time.Links persist over a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, who has been touted as a top target for the Reds, as he looks set to be available in the market.It remains to be seen whether that could change, with alternatives being eyed in case of a moving situation.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCEverton FC