Arsenal withdraw from race to sign Iliman Ndiaye amid Saudi interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Arsenal has opted not to match the financial bid from Saudi Arabia for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, who was being considered as a potential signing. Despite his impressive performances in the Premier League, Arsenal will now refocus their efforts on other targets as the transfer window progresses. The situation has changed markedly with Ndiaye discussing a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia, altering the for his potential move to a Premier League club. Everton has been preparing for the possibility of his departure, which could impact their squad depth and strategy this season.
- •Arsenal not competing financially with Saudi bid for Ndiaye
- •Ndiaye's discussions regarding a move to Saudi Arabia
- •Everton preparing for possible departure of Ndiaye
- •Gunners to focus on alternative transfer targets
- •Transfer window deadline approaches
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal not interested in matching Saudi bid for one of their targets
"Iliman Ndiaye has been one of the Premier League stars Arsenal have considered signing in recent weeks as the Gunners look to ensure they have a strong squad before the end of the current transfer win...
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