Manchester United legend turned outspoken pundit Roy Keane has issued a stern, uncompromising warning to Everton regarding the future of their star forward, Iliman Ndiaye. Amid intense and mounting summer transfer interest from Premier League heavyweights Arsenal and Manchester United, Keane has made it explicitly clear that the Merseyside club cannot afford to let their prized asset walk away under any circumstances. Reflecting on the predictable patterns of the modern transfer market, the former midfielder pointed out how frequently mid-table clubs lose their talismanic figures just as a special connection is being forged with the fanbase. Keane stated that he has seen great players join a club, make the fans fall for them, and then quickly leave. He emphasized that it is no longer a debate that Ndiaye is currently among the best players in his position, and concluded that Everton must keep him at all cost if they harbor any serious ambitions of moving up the English football hierarchy. Since making his move to Goodison Park, Ndiaye has evolved into a vital focal point for the Toffees, displaying an exceptional blend of technical dribbling, tactical versatility, and work rate that has naturally caught the eyes of Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick. Both Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly eager to bolster their attacking options with the Senegalese international to inject some dynamic flair into their respective ranks ahead of the upcoming campaign. However, Keane believes that sanctioned departures of this magnitude only serve to trap a club like Everton in a permanent state of rebuilding. With Ndiaye firmly establishing himself as an indispensable elite performer on the wing, the onus is now entirely on the Everton hierarchy to resist the financial temptation from London and Manchester, heed Keane’s blunt advice, and protect the foundation of their squad by securing the player’s long-term future.