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Everton have already found their new Ndiaye but no one is talking about him

It's a shame this exciting Everton prospect isn't quite ready for first-team football under David Moyes.

By Angus Sinclair · Football Fancast

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:13 AM

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Writer Angus Sinclair argues academy prospect Jonathan Nsangou could become Everton's long-term successor to Iliman Ndiaye.
Everton sold Ndiaye to Manchester City in a £65m transfer deal during the summer.
Nsangou has scored ten goals across all competitions this season, including a hat-trick against Bournemouth Under-18s.

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Writer Angus Sinclair argues that Everton could find their long-term successor to Iliman Ndiaye in 16-year-old academy forward Jonathan Nsangou. Everton have struggled with attacking edge under manager David Moyes following Ndiaye's £65m summer transfer to Manchester City, with winger Brennan Johnson failing to fully convince on the right flank.

Sinclair highlights Nsangou's strong form, noting the teenager has scored ten goals across all competitions this season, including a hat-trick against Bournemouth Under-18s. Although Sinclair acknowledges the youngster is far from a first-team breakthrough, he believes Nsangou's dribbling ability and speed could eventually mirror Ndiaye's impact.

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Everton have already found their new Ndiaye but no one is talking about him

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