“Friedkin’s SHOCKING Blunder: Everton’s ‘DISASTROUS’ Star Paid MORE Than Ndiaye Must Be DUMPED NOW!”

Everton have made a highly promising start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, giving their supporters real reasons for optimism.

 

After beginning the season with a frustrating defeat on the opening weekend against Leeds United at Elland Road, David Moyes’ side have bounced back strongly.

 

The Toffees have since recorded back-to-back league victories, including a particularly memorable 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

 

That triumph carried extra significance, as it came in the club’s first-ever competitive fixture at the newly opened Hill Dickinson Stadium on Bramley Moore Dock.

 

Several players have already begun to shine in the early weeks of the campaign, catching the eye with their contributions. Among them, new signing Jack Grealish has been nothing short of sensational.

 

Despite only making two league starts so far, the England international has already registered four assists, underlining his creativity and influence in attack.

His arrival has brought an added layer of flair and imagination to Everton’s play, and fans are quickly beginning to see why Moyes pushed to secure his signature.

 

Grealish has not been working alone, however. Another new recruit, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, has also settled in superbly.

 

Together, the duo have formed a formidable link-up with Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye, a player who is increasingly looking like one of Everton’s most exciting attacking assets in years.

Ndiaye’s Growing Importance

 

At just 25 years old, Ndiaye appears to be on the brink of entering his prime years as a footballer.

 

His energy, directness, and technical skill have already made him a firm favourite among supporters, who see him as a player capable of making the difference in big games.

 

His form so far this season suggests that he is ready to take his performances to an even higher level.

 

In his debut season with the Toffees in 2024/25, the former Sheffield United man proved his quality across 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals.

Impressively, nine of those came in the Premier League, demonstrating his ability to deliver consistently at the highest level.

 

That strong return has carried over into the current campaign. After three league outings this term, Ndiaye has already found the net twice, including the historic first-ever competitive goal scored at Everton’s new home ground.

 

His talent has not gone unnoticed outside of Goodison Park—or now the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

 

Pundits and former professionals have been quick to praise him, with Jamie Carragher memorably describing him last season as “an absolute star.”

 

Such plaudits reflect the admiration that many within the game have for his ability, and they mirror the excitement felt by the Everton faithful.

A Wage Gap That Raises Eyebrows

 

Despite his increasing importance to the team, it may come as a surprise to many that Ndiaye is not among Everton’s top earners.

 

According to data from Capology, the Senegal international currently earns just £45,000 per week. In modern Premier League terms, particularly for a key attacking player, this is relatively modest compensation.

 

When compared to others within the squad, the disparity becomes even more striking. Jack Grealish, for instance, commands a staggering £225,000 per week, while club captain and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford takes home £125,000.

 

Both are justifiable given their pedigree and importance, but the fact that Ndiaye earns even less than underperforming squad members highlights the imbalance.

 

The most notable example is Michael Keane. The centre-back, who has been with Everton for several seasons, is reported to earn £70,000 a week—£25,000 more than Ndiaye.

 

Yet Keane’s contributions in recent years have been limited at best. Since the 2022/23 season, the most league appearances he has managed in a single campaign is 14, suggesting he is far from a first-choice option.

 

This season, injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite have forced Moyes to call upon Keane in the opening three league fixtures, as well as in the Carabao Cup against Mansfield Town.

 

While he has filled in when required, criticism has often outweighed praise during his Everton career.

 

His defensive lapses have even drawn scathing remarks from pundits, with Roy Keane once labelling his defending “really poor.”

 

Looking Ahead

 

With Branthwaite expected to return to full fitness soon, Keane’s place in the starting XI will again come under threat.

 

If he is relegated back to the bench, questions will inevitably resurface about the value of keeping a high earner who contributes only sporadically.

 

For the Friedkin Group, Everton’s new owners, there may be logic in offloading Keane sooner rather than later, thereby freeing up space in the wage bill and potentially rewarding key performers like Ndiaye with improved terms.

 

For now, though, Moyes will simply be pleased with the way his team have started the campaign.

 

With Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall adding fresh impetus, and Ndiaye continuing his rise as a genuine star, Everton appear to be building strong foundations for what could be one of their most exciting seasons in recent memory.