Arsenal admire Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as they look for reinforcement in attack for the season, according to the Daily Mail.

The Gunners are after an attacker and, after giving up on Bradley Barcola, Vinicius Jr, and Morgan Rogers, they could turn to the Senegal international.

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Arsenal will know all about his exploits first hand. Last term, he bagged six goals and three assists in 32 Premier League appearances for his side.

He already began this 2026/27 campaign with an assist on matchday one. Teammate Vitaliy Mykolenko believes he is “the most skilful player in the Premier League.”

Despite adding Christos Tzolis and hoping to sign another striker before the close of the transfer window, Arsenal are after another attacker to play on the left.

The 26-year-old is an unpredictable dribbler who can help unlock defences. He brings serious x-factor in the final third.

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However, Arsenal will likely baulk at the £80 million price tag that made even an oil-rich Saudi Arabian club walk away from the negotiating table.

Ndiaye is not worth the money for Arsenal

Arsenal should think twice before entertaining an £80 million deal for Ndiaye.

He is a talented and unpredictable attacker, but that price is difficult to justify for a player who is not an elite goalscorer or creator.

More importantly, he does not represent a clear upgrade on what Mikel Arteta already has. Arsenal do not need another versatile attacker to add numbers.

They need someone who can consistently change games and make the team more dangerous in the final third.

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Ndiaye might add some flair and unpredictability, but he is hardly the needle-mover Arsenal need for that kind of investment.

The Gunners would be better served putting their resources towards a genuinely top-class centre-forward à la Victor Osimhen.

If Arsenal can land the right striker before the window closes, they could have enough quality across the pitch to genuinely compete for the biggest prizes this season.

Tzolis, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze provide more than enough firepower.