Manchester United are reportedly interested in securing the signature of 26-year-old AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka this summer.
Evan Ndicka has shown his quality in Italy, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to work in English football as well. The 26-year-old has won 56% of his ground duels, 66.3% of his aerial duels, and averages 4.7 recoveries per game (league) this season. He has proven himself to be a solid and reliable defender for AS Roma.
Manchester United are very keen on Ndicka
According to a report from Caught Offside, Manchester United are now prepared to step up their interest in the player. However, the Red Devils will face competition from clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool, and they will hope to win the race for his signature.
The Ivory Coast international is valued at €45 million, and Manchester United have the financial muscle to afford him. They need a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire, and the AS Roma defender certainly fits the profile. The opportunity to join the English club will also be attractive to the African defender.
Liverpool could also use Evan Ndicka
Meanwhile, Liverpool need more quality at the heart of the defence as well. Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract in the summer, and Joe Gomez needs to leave the club to play more often. They will need to replace both players in the summer. Signing the AS Roma defender could be a step in the right direction.
Liverpool have amicable terms with the Giallorossi, and they wil hope to take advantage of that to negotiate a deal for the 26-year-old. Anfield will also be an attractive destination for the defender as well. Ndicka is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge and join one of the biggest clubs in the world.
As far as Barcelona is concerned, Ronald Araujo has been linked with an exit, and the Catalan club will need to replace him. Barcelona will need to tighten up at the back if they want to win major trophies, and signing the 26-year-old could be a wise decision for them.
The reigning La Liga champions are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be exciting for the Ivorian centre-back. It remains to be seen whether the Catalan outfit can beat the English clubs in the race to secure his signature.