Man United's Iliman Ndiaye Transfer Interest Complicated by Al-Hilal Move

Concrete interest from Manchester United in Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye has been reported — but a significant complication has emerged before talks could progress.

According to CaughtOffside, Al-Hilal have opened direct talks to sign the Senegal international, moving faster than Manchester United appear positioned to do at this stage of the window. United had been monitoring Ndiaye as a potential option on the left flank, but CaughtOffside reports their capacity to move has been constrained by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford’s future at the club — a situation that has effectively kept their hand off the table.

This is a first mention in this thread — filed under speculative, with one tier-three source moving it.

What the source says: CaughtOffside describes United’s interest as monitoring rather than formal approach, and frames Al-Hilal’s entry into the race as a material blow to any potential United pursuit. No fee, no contract length, and no agent-level detail are reported at this stage.

What’s left before the next stage: United would need to resolve the Rashford situation — or set it aside — before making a credible approach. Al-Hilal’s ability to offer terms outside Premier League salary structures gives them a structural advantage if this becomes a straight contest. For this card to move to [TALKS], a direct approach from either club to Everton would need to be reported by a named outlet.

Socceroos/Matildas note: Ndiaye represents Senegal rather than Australia, so there is no direct international implication for either the Socceroos or Matildas in this move.

All details unconfirmed. Based solely on reporting by CaughtOffside (27 July 2026).