The longer term of Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could change into one in all the surprise transfer sagas of the summer, with various clubs eager about him.
The 28-year-old joined the Foxes from Genk in January 2017 for £17m they usually have gotten decent value for money out of the Nigeria international.
Ndidi has made 303 appearances for Leicester in all competitions, winning the FA Cup in 2021.
The midfielder has been an everyday within the team for years but now looks set to go away after Leicester were relegation from the Premier League last season.
Resulting from dropping right down to the Championship, his release clause is about at just £9m and the vultures are circling.
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TalkSPORT report that Manchester United, Everton and Juventus have all shown an interest in what might be a bargain signing.
The brand new addition to the race for Ndidi is Spanish outfit Real Betis, while there’s also regarded as interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The Nigerian is under contract on the King Power until 2027, signing a brand new deal just last 12 months.
He was attracting interest as a possible free transfer last summer, with Everton one in all the clubs tracking him then, however the Foxes persuaded him to sign a brand new three-year contract.
That deal included the cut price release clause of just £9m if Leicester were relegated from the Premier League, which they duly were.
Wilfred Ndidi’s Premier League record
Apps: 220
Goals: 7
Assists: 14
Yellow Cards: 42
Red Cards: 2
It is way from clear where Ndidi will move to, although a move away from Leicester actually looks likely given how cheaply he is accessible.
While Manchester United are reportedly interested, Ndidi is not going to be a priority signing in a summer that sees the Red Devils attempting to strengthen in various areas.
Their focus is currently on completing a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, having already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Everton will need to usher in a midfielder this summer after Abdoulaye Doucoure left the club on a free transfer after five years at Goodison Park.
The 32-year-old made 166 appearances for the Toffees and remained a key player last season as he turned out 36 times across all competitions.
The void he has left will have to be filled and David Moyes may hope Ndidi can assist do this, although the Leicester man does play a touch deeper than Doucoure.
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