According to the latest sources, Leicester City may face a difficult battle in keeping midfielder Wilfried Ndidi this summer, as Premier League side Everton joins the hunt for his signature. Despite a large exodus of players during the summer, including James Maddison, Youri Tielemans, and Timothy Castagne, the Nigeria international remained at the King Power Stadium following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season.
However, the Foxes reaped the benefits of keeping Ndidi, as the midfield general appeared in 36 games across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing six assists as the East Midlands club won the Championship title and was promoted back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Nonetheless, Ndidi has sparked renewed interest in his signature this summer. TeamTalk reported on Sunday afternoon that Everton are considering a bid for the Nigerian if Amadou Onana is sold this summer.
The fiscal year expires at the end of the month, and the Toffees want to make one big sale before submitting their accounts. Last month, Football Insider stated that the Merseyside club is seeking for £50 million for Onana this summer, as the Belgian has been linked with several Premier League clubs. If he leaves Goodison Park, Ndidi is reported to be Sean Dyche’s top choice to replace the 22-year-old.
Along with losing head coach Enzo Maresca to Chelsea, Leicester City may now fail to retain one of their most key players in the coming weeks, which, along with a potential points deduction when the season begins, may mean catastrophe. Writer’s perspective Over the last week, it was reported that Leicester City had begun talks with Ndidi about extending his contract at the King Power Stadium, which expires at the end of the month. Losing him for free would be disastrous for the club’s finances.
Nonetheless, there is clearly strong interest in the Nigerian from Premier League and European clubs, so the 27-year-old could be seeking for a new challenge and a swift exit after seven years with the Foxes.
