Sheffield United forward Iliman Ndiaye is wanted by Marseille but as things stand, is not pushing to leave Bramall Lane.
Ndiaye has become one of the hottest properties in English football and there is huge excitement around Sheffield as to how he’ll adapt his talents to life in the Premier League.
However, with Ndiaye into the final 12 months of his contract and Marseille once again showing interest, there is a nervousness creeping in over Ndiaye’s future.
But according to Yorkshire Live, Blades fans can breathe easy in the immediate term.
Yorkshire Live claims that Ndiaye is in no way pushing for a move away from Bramall Lane. Instead, he is said to be looking forward to playing in the Premier League. From there, Ndiaye is believed to be keen to assess his options at a later date.
As things stand, there is no sign of any new contract being agreed at United. Unlike a host of other players recently, the Blades also don’t have an option to automatically extend Ndiaye’s deal.
United, meanwhile, are focussing on making new signings. Brondby midfielder Anis Slimane is thought to be close to signing.
Sheff U News View: Not in Ndiaye’s character to cause problems
Not that we know him personally, but all the noises you hear from management and fellow players suggests Ndiaye is not a trouble causer.
Yes, he might have some feelings deep down where he wants to play for Marseille eventually. But he also owes a lot to Sheffield United and he knows how it would go down if he started pushing to leave and causing issues.
Hopefully, as this report says, Ndiaye sees the idea of Premier League football appealing. If he proves himself next season, then he might even get a more prestigious move than Marseille.