Wilfred Ndidi: European Giants Reportedly Interested in Signing Super Eagles Star on Free Transfer

Wilfred Ndidi: European Giants Reportedly Interested in Signing Super Eagles Star on Free Transfer

Raphael Abiola
April 8, 2024 at 8:44 AM
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  • Wilfred Ndidi could leave Leicester City for European giants at the end of the 2023-24 season
  • The Nigerian international is not the only star player based in England linked with the top club
  • The Super Eagles midfielder is among the standout players for the Foxes in the Championship

European giants, Barcelona, are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi, from Leicester City on a free transfer in the summer.

The Super Eagles midfielder has been one of the Foxes' best players in the Championship this season as they seek to rejoin the English Premier League.

The Nigerian midfielder has scored four goals and provided six assists for Leicester City in 30 games across all competitions this season.

Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi has reportedly been linked with a move to European giants, Barcelona, on a free transfer in the summer.
Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi has reportedly been linked with a move to European giants, Barcelona, on a free transfer in the summer. Photo: Marc Atkins.
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The 27-year-old midfielder's performance has caught the eye of numerous top teams in Europe, with Barcelona said to be monitoring the Nigerian international's situation.

According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as per TEAMtalk, the Catalans want the Super Eagles midfielder alongside Arsenal star, Jorginho, on a free transfer in the summer.

Jorginho could also leave England for Spain if the five-time Champions League winners can convince the former Chelsea midfielder to switch sides in the summer.

The Spanish La Liga giants' financial situation is the reason behind their strategic move to target the two midfielders who could be free at the end of the ongoing campaign.

Barcelona is not the only team said to be interested in Ndidi. Galatasaray and Everton are reportedly also showing strong interest in the Leicester City star.

Reports suggest Everton are considering replacing Amadou Onana with the Nigerian defensive midfielder if they are forced to sell the Belgian international in the summer.

Galatasaray renews interest in Ndidi

Sports Brief earlier reported that Galatasaray are not giving up on their pursuit of Ndidi and indicated interest in signing the Super Eagles midfielder when the summer transfer window reopens.

According to Daily Post, the Super Lig giants previously tabled a bid for the Super Eagles star and plan on using Champions League football to try and lure him to the Turkish league next season.

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Raphael Abiola
Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over five years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015.