Everton torjui Interin 40 miljoonan tarjouksen Ndiayesta – Moyes pitää kiinni tähtihyökkääjästään
On the frantic final days of the transfer window, when clubs scramble to pull off last-minute steals, Everton did something that felt refreshingly bold: they said “no.”
Italian giants Inter came knocking with a £40 million offer for striker Iliman Ndiaye, but the Toffees barely blinked. According to *The Athletic’s* Patrick Boyland, Inter sent over a formal bid in the dying days of the window—an offer plenty of clubs in Everton’s position might have snapped up. Yet, Everton didn’t even entertain the idea.
And the reason? Simply put: Ndiaye isn’t just another name on the team sheet. He’s their top scorer from last season, their spark in tough moments, and in the eyes of his manager, David Moyes, the kind of player you build a project around.
Moyes Draws the Line
When Moyes returned to Goodison Park this summer, the message was clear from the start: Everton were done selling off their most important pieces. He wasn’t about to let Ndiaye go, not to Inter, not for £40 million, and probably not for much more either.
Never mind the fact that Everton had already splashed some cash on big arrivals like Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Moyes didn’t see Ndiaye as replaceable. To him, the Senegalese striker represents not just goals, but continuity—proof that Everton can finally move away from the days where each rebuild began with losing a star player.
Why Inter Wanted Him So Badly
From Inter’s perspective, the pursuit made perfect sense. They were Champions League finalists last season, but their hunt for extra firepower up front continues. Ndiaye ticked every box: hard-working, physical, with an eye for goal. Exactly the kind of forward Italian clubs have always adored.
But once Everton slammed the door shut, Inter had to scramble for other options. And that swift rejection only reinforced just how central Ndiaye is to Moyes’ plans.
Ndiaye’s Growing Value
For Everton fans, this isn’t just about keeping a striker who netted nine league goals last season—although that matters too. It’s about holding onto a player who arrived from Sheffield United, proved his worth in some of the darkest stretches, and emerged as one of the rare bright lights in a turbulent campaign.
In the stands at Goodison, Ndiaye’s stay feels almost symbolic. It’s the idea that maybe, just maybe, Everton has turned a corner. The club isn’t just surviving anymore; it’s starting to build something. Moyes wants that “something” to be steady, ambitious, and moving in the right direction—and Ndiaye remaining in the squad is proof of that ambition.
A Financial Turning Point
There’s another story here, too: the money. Everton refusing a bid of this size would have been unthinkable not so long ago. Financial problems used to cast a shadow over every window, with the fear that strong offers might leave the club no choice but to accept.
But by rejecting Inter, Everton quietly announced that those days might—just might—be behind them. They don’t have to sell anymore. And that right there could mark a real turning point for the club’s future.
So, What’s Next?
For now, Ndiaye stays in blue. He’ll carry the weight of Everton’s attack as Moyes tries to drag the club toward mid-table stability, and who knows, maybe even push for European qualification in the years to come.
As for Inter? They’re unlikely to give up easily. History suggests they’ll be back, maybe next summer, maybe with an even heftier check in hand. But Moyes and Everton have drawn a line in the sand, and fans will take heart that—for once—that line isn’t slipping backward.
Alternative Headlines
- Everton Makes a Statement: Refuses to Sell Ndiaye to Inter
- Inter’s £40m Bid Rejected as Ndiaye Stays at Goodison Park
- Moyes: Not for Sale — Why Everton Kept Hold of Their Goal Machine
💬 Over to you: Was turning down £40 million the right call? Should Everton have cashed in, or was keeping their top striker worth more than any price?
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