How the World Cup has affected Everton

Iliman Ndiaye is one of Everton’s biggest assets and was at the centre of transfer talk before the World Cup.

He made an impact at the tournament with a spectacular strike after coming on as a substitute in Senegal’s 5-0 win against Iraq. They reached the last 32 before losing 3-2 to Belgium.

It remains to be seen whether the World Cup reignites speculation, but Everton will hope it stays quiet as Ndiaye is arguably their most creative player.

Idrissa Gueye, Ndiaye’s Senegal team-mate, had his Everton deal expire at the start of July, so is effectively a free agent.

All talks on his future were shelved until the end of the World Cup, so a decision on the 36-year-old’s next move will be made soon.

Nathan Patterson played for Scotland at right-back, but he has failed to convince manager David Moyes that he should be a regular starter at Everton.

The Toffees are actively pursuing targets in that position, so Patterson could yet be on the move before the start of the season.

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