Ndidi has long been a target for the Spanish giants.
In the January transfer window, Barcelona are in pole position to sign Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
According to Spanish publication Sport, the Nigeria international may be a more affordable target for the La Liga giants than in the past.
Despite relegation, Ndidi remains at Leicester.
Following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship at the end of last season, a number of key players left the club during the summer transfer window.
During that time, no fewer than 15 senior players would leave the club, either permanently or on loan.
Despite the fact that Ndidi appeared to be a player who would be an appealing target for many other clubs, he was one who would remain at the club.
However, it appears that the situation may change in the near future as Barcelona considers their next move before the market reopens at the end of the year.
Barcelona is planning a January move for Ndidi.
According to the most recent news, Barcelona intends to pursue the Leicester midfielder during the January transfer window.
Other potential targets for the Catalan club, such as Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, are said to be too expensive.
That appears not to be the case with Ndidi, whose contract with Leicester is set to expire at the end of the season.
As a result, it is claimed that the 26-year-old will now cost less than the €60 million asking price that Barcelona allegedly quoted the Foxes when they attempted to sign him two years ago.
Leicester may still try to keep Ndidi, with a new contract not ruled out, while Sevilla and Juventus are also said to be interested in the midfielder.
Despite this, the report claims that Barcelona is now “well-positioned” to sign Ndidi from Leicester when the transfer window reopens in January.
Leicester is pushing for an immediate return to the Premier League.
An immediate return to the Premier League would undoubtedly improve Leicester’s chances of retaining Ndidi, and they appear to be in a strong position to do so right now.
The Foxes have taken 46 points from 19 Championship games so far this season, putting them at the top of the table.
Enzo Maresca’s team next plays at The King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon against Plymouth Argyle.
Leicester must make a difficult decision regarding Ndidi.
The situation in which Leicester finds themselves is not easy, given Barcelona’s interest in Ndidi.
The midfielder is currently a key player for Enzo Maresca’s side, and losing him would undoubtedly be a blow to their promotion hopes, which they will not want to risk.
However, with his contract expiring at the end of the season, they may not want to take a chance on such a valuable player leaving them for free in the summer, with January being their last chance to cash in on him as things currently stand.
As a result, those in charge at Leicester City may face a difficult decision in January if Barcelona or anyone else makes a move for Ndidi.
