Ndiaye featured on the right side of the attack on Monday night when Everton were beaten 1–0 at Old Trafford.
It was not a decisive scouting mission in itself - United’s recruitment staff have tracked him throughout the season - but it provided another timely opportunity to assess him up close.
Sources indicate his style and overall profile are viewed as a strong fit for what United are seeking to add in forward areas. He has registered five goals and two assists this season, but it is his adaptability that particularly appeals.
Ndiaye is comfortable operating on either flank and has shown he can adjust to different tactical setups, offering flexibility across multiple formations.
That versatility is considered important given the uncertainty surrounding United’s managerial situation.
Michael Carrick remains in interim charge, and it is unclear whether he will continue beyond the end of the campaign or if the club will pursue a permanent appointment elsewhere.
As such, recruitment decisions are being shaped with a broader strategic view, rather than tailored to one specific system.
United’s recruitment team believe there is value in targeting players established in the Premier League but still with scope to develop further. The approach has brought encouragement internally and is expected to continue into the summer window.
Financially, much may depend on whether United secure Champions League qualification, though there is an expectation the club will be backed to strengthen regardless.
Ndiaye is among the names under serious consideration as plans begin to take shape, sources have confirmed.
