Ndiaye 2.0″- Everton enter race to sign highly rated “wonderful” Juventus midfielder who is thought could turn out to be another Iliman Ndiaye for Moyes, as club need some more attacking reinforcements, particularly on the right wing, and target fits the bill.
David Moyes Looking to Strengthen Everton Squad Ahead of New Stadium Era
With Everton preparing to enter a new chapter at their state-of-the-art stadium, manager David Moyes is eager to reinforce his squad before the 2025/26 season kicks off.
So far, the Toffees are yet to make any signings this summer, but with several areas of the squad needing improvement, activity in the transfer market is expected.
The scale of their recruitment could hinge on Moyes’ available budget—and potential player sales may be required to free up funds for incoming deals.
One of the latest names linked with a move to Merseyside is a Juventus midfielder who could become Everton’s next standout attacker—much like Iliman Ndiaye was last season.
Everton Show Interest in Juventus Winger Timothy Weah
According to Foot Mercato, Everton are among a group of clubs monitoring Juventus and USA international Timothy Weah. Tottenham Hotspur are also reportedly in the mix, along with two unnamed European clubs.
While no official price has been mentioned, Weah’s current contract with Juventus runs until 2027, meaning Everton would likely need to make a serious financial offer to bring him in.
The right wing is an area of concern for Moyes, and Weah appears to be a strong candidate to address that need. His profile suggests he could thrive in the Premier League and offer Everton a dynamic threat on the flank.
A Potential Iliman Ndiaye Successor
Iliman Ndiaye was one of Everton’s few attacking bright spots last season, scoring 11 goals and playing a crucial role in securing the club’s Premier League status. His impact underlined the value of having versatile, goal-scoring wide players—and Weah could follow in his footsteps.
Statistically, Weah’s performances align closely with Ndiaye’s. Comparing their 2024/25 seasons in Europe’s top five leagues:
- Goals and assists: Weah (11), Ndiaye (9)
- Shots per 90: Weah (1.3), Ndiaye (1.15)
- Shot-creating actions per 90: Weah (2.41), Ndiaye (1.98)
- Shots on target %: Both at 42.9%
- Crosses: Ndiaye (44), Weah (38)
These similarities suggest Weah could be just as effective for Moyes—especially in a system that favors direct, high-energy wing play.
A Talented Winger Seeking the Right Fit
Although it took Weah time to find his footing at club level, his move to Lille in 2019 proved pivotal. He contributed 16 goals and assists in 107 games for the French side, ultimately earning a transfer to Juventus.
His 2024/25 campaign with the Italian giants was his most productive yet, tallying six goals and five assists across all competitions. Former manager Brendan Rodgers once described Weah as a “wonderful” talent during his loan spell at Celtic, and a move to the Premier League could be the next step in unlocking his full potential.
With Ndiaye operating on the left and Weah potentially occupying the right, Moyes could build a dangerous attacking duo capable of unsettling defences across the league next season.
