Leicester City are prepared to offer Wilfred Ndidi a new contract amid interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa.
According to a report from Football Insider, Leicester City are ready to make a move in an attempt to secure the future of Wilfred Ndidi at the club. The Foxes consider the midfielder to be one of the most important players in the team and are keen to keep him at their disposal for the long term, amid interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Formerly of KRC Genk, Ndidi joined Leicester City in January 2017. He was brought in as a replacement for N’Golo Kante, who moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2016. Since then, the Nigerian has racked up over 200 competitive appearances for the club, becoming one of the most established holding midfielders in the league.
A number six by trade, Ndidi has impressed onlookers with his defensive work rate. It has led to the unprecedented success of the Leicester City side that has consistently challenged the traditional top clubs for the Champions League positions in recent years.
However, the Foxes have endured a difficult season this time around. As we head towards the business end of the campaign, Brendan Rodgers’ men are dawdling in the lower half of the table, collecting only 27 points in 23 matches. It has led to speculation linking the midfielder to a move away from the King Power Stadium, with Aston Villa among the clubs reportedly interested in his services.
In addition to Aston Villa, Ndidi has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past, and it would not be surprising to see Ralf Rangnick attempting to sign him in the summer as they prepare for life without Paul Pogba.
However, to fend off suitors, Leicester City are preparing a new contract offer for Wilfred Ndidi. The midfielder’s current deal at the King Power Stadium expires in 2024, but the Foxes are willing to hand him an improved deal that could ensure his prolonged stay at the club.
Ndidi’s uncertain future at Leicester City, though, isn’t the only reason behind the club’s intention to offer the midfielder a new deal. It appears the Foxes are involved in a losing battle to keep hold of another star midfielder in Youri Tielemans, with Manchester United reportedly weighing up a summer swoop.
The Belgian himself is believed to be keen on taking the next step in his career, so it will be imperative for Leicester City to keep hold of someone like Ndidi, who – at the age of just 25 – could prove to be a useful leader for the club in the coming years.
