Manchester City supporters have made their feelings clear after reports emerged that the club are interested in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, with a potential deal involving Jack Grealish now generating serious excitement among the fanbase.
The reaction to the latest City Xtra post on X was strikingly positive.
Rather than debating whether Manchester City should pursue the Senegal international, many supporters immediately demanded that the club get the deal done.
“Get it done immediately!!!!!”
“BRINGGGGG.”
“Perfect deal to be made.”
Those comments capture the mood perfectly.
For many City fans, the possibility of bringing Ndiaye to the Etihad while allowing Grealish to return to Everton appears to make sense for everyone involved.
According to reports from The Athletic, Manchester City are interested in Ndiaye, while Everton are keen on a deal that could see Grealish move back to Merseyside. Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton, where he developed a strong relationship with the club and supporters.
The potential swap has therefore created a fascinating situation.
“Get it done” – City fans want Ndiaye
The most obvious theme from the reactions was urgency.
Anixx wrote:
“Get it done immediately!!!!!”
That response received more than 200 engagements, underlining the enthusiasm surrounding the potential move.
Olz was equally direct:
“Let’s get it done.”
MattWoolfenden also posted:
“Get it done.”
Meanwhile, Samuel simply wrote:
“Please bring.”
There is very little ambiguity in those reactions.
Supporters appear convinced that Ndiaye could be an excellent addition to Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City squad.
The excitement is particularly understandable because City are looking to strengthen their attacking options following significant changes to the squad.
Sávio has moved to Tottenham, while Omar Marmoush is also heading towards the exit door, leaving City with a need for additional attacking depth.
“He’s a baller” – fans are sold on Ndiaye
Perhaps the strongest endorsement came from Rory Starbrook.
“I’m taking that all day he’s a baller,” he wrote.
That reaction reflects the growing appreciation for Ndiaye among City supporters.
The 26-year-old Senegal international has already demonstrated his ability in the Premier League with Everton. Reports indicate that he has scored 15 Premier League goals across his two seasons with the Toffees.
For City fans, the attraction is obvious.
Ndiaye already understands English football.
He has experience playing in the Premier League.
And, crucially, he has the versatility to operate in attacking positions.
That could make him an appealing option for Maresca as Manchester City reshape their forward line.
“Perfect deal” – Grealish could be the key
One of the most interesting aspects of the situation is that Everton are reportedly keen on bringing Grealish back.
Blueprint wrote:
“Jack Grealish plus £50M.”
Another supporter suggested:
“£50m + £10m.”
These comments show that supporters are already thinking about the financial structure of a potential agreement.
The idea of using Grealish as part of the deal appears particularly attractive to some City fans.
Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton and reportedly wants to return to the club if he leaves Manchester City. He is also in the final year of his City contract.
That makes the situation unusual.
Everton want the player.
Grealish reportedly prefers Everton.
Manchester City want Ndiaye.
And Everton value Ndiaye highly.
A deal could therefore potentially satisfy the interests of all three parties.
“A steal for us”
Another supporter, Wisdomemeka003, went even further.
“A steal for us.”
That reaction attracted significant engagement and highlights the belief among some City fans that Ndiaye could represent excellent value.
Everton are reportedly demanding a significant fee for the Senegal international, with different reports putting his valuation in the region of £70 million to £80 million.
That is a substantial amount.
However, City supporters appear comfortable with the idea of paying a major fee if Grealish can be incorporated into the deal.
For some fans, the potential arrival of a younger attacking option while moving on a player who has struggled to establish himself consistently at City represents good squad management.
Grealish’s Manchester City future dominates the background
Although the fan reaction is overwhelmingly focused on Ndiaye, Grealish remains central to the story.
The former Aston Villa captain joined Manchester City in 2021 for a British-record £100 million transfer fee.
He has since won major honours with the club, including the historic treble.
However, his time at City has not always gone according to expectations.
Last season’s loan spell at Everton gave Grealish an opportunity to rediscover his confidence.
He made a strong start before suffering a foot injury that ended his campaign prematurely. He finished the season with two goals and six assists in 20 Premier League appearances, according to BBC reporting.
Now, a permanent Everton return could be possible.
And based on the reaction to the Ndiaye story, plenty of City supporters appear comfortable with that outcome.
“Perfect deal to be made”
Kirbs perhaps summarised the mood better than anyone.
“Perfect deal to be made.”
That comment attracted hundreds of engagements.
The appeal of the potential transfer is easy to understand.
Manchester City would add a Premier League-proven attacker.
Everton could potentially bring Grealish back.
Grealish could return to a club where he enjoyed his football last season.
And City could potentially reduce the amount of cash required to sign Ndiaye by including the England international in negotiations.
It is not difficult to see why supporters are excited.
Why Ndiaye could fit Maresca’s Manchester City
Ndiaye’s potential arrival would also fit the broader direction of City’s squad under Maresca.
The new manager inherited a team undergoing significant change.
Several experienced players have departed or are approaching the end of their City careers, while the club have invested heavily in younger talent.
Maresca therefore needs players capable of contributing immediately while also fitting into his long-term plans.
Ndiaye could offer both.
He is already familiar with the demands of Premier League football, meaning he would not need the same adaptation period as a player arriving from another league.
His versatility could also give Maresca more tactical options.
That is especially important after the departures of Sávio and Marmoush. City are looking to maintain enough attacking depth to compete across multiple competitions.
Champions League football could tempt Ndiaye
Another factor working in City’s favour is European football.
Everton cannot offer Ndiaye the same Champions League opportunity that Manchester City can.
Reports indicate that Ndiaye has rejected multiple contract offers from Everton and has attracted interest from clubs competing in Europe’s elite competition.
A move to the Etihad would therefore represent a significant step in his career.
He would have the chance to compete for the Premier League, Champions League and domestic trophies.
For a player entering his prime, that could be extremely difficult to resist.
City fans are clearly convinced
The reaction to the potential Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City move could hardly have been more positive.
Fans called for the club to act immediately.
They described the potential deal as “perfect.”
Others called Ndiaye a “baller” and even described the move as “a steal.”
The possibility of Grealish going in the opposite direction has only increased the excitement.
Of course, there is still work to be done.
Everton are under no obligation to sell Ndiaye, who remains under contract until 2029, and reports suggest they will demand a substantial fee.
But the potential ingredients for a deal are certainly there.
Everton want Grealish.
Grealish reportedly wants Everton.
Manchester City want Ndiaye.
And City supporters desperately want the club to make it happen.
For now, the transfer remains a developing story.
But if the reaction from Manchester City fans is anything to go by, there would be very little opposition if the club announced that Iliman Ndiaye is heading to the Etihad and Jack Grealish is returning to Everton.
“Get it done.”
That appears to be the message from the City fanbase.
