Manchester United are expected to add Iliman Ndiaye to their summer transfer shortlist, with admiration for the forward continuing to grow internally.

Ndiaye operated on the right side of the attack on Monday night when Everton were beaten 1–0 at Old Trafford. While the fixture itself was not a decisive scouting assignment — United’s recruitment staff have monitored him throughout the campaign — it offered another timely opportunity to assess his qualities at close range.

Sources suggest his playing style and overall profile are viewed as a strong fit for what United are aiming to add in forward areas. The Senegal international has registered five goals and two assists this season, but it is his adaptability that has particularly impressed decision-makers.

Comfortable on either flank, Ndiaye has demonstrated an ability to adjust to different tactical structures, offering flexibility across multiple formations. That versatility is seen as especially valuable given the uncertainty surrounding the managerial situation at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick remains in interim charge, and it is yet to be determined whether he will continue beyond the end of the season or if the club will move for a permanent appointment elsewhere. Consequently, recruitment plans are being shaped with a broader strategic outlook, rather than tailored to one specific system.

United’s recruitment team believe there is clear value in targeting players already proven in the Premier League but who still possess significant room for development. The approach has generated encouragement internally and is expected to guide business in the upcoming window.

Financial considerations may hinge in part on whether United secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League, though there is an expectation the club will receive backing to strengthen regardless. Ndiaye is understood to be among the names under serious consideration as summer plans begin to take shape.