English Premier League outfit, Leicester City has denied receiving any approach from Spanish La Liga giant, Barcelona over the signing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi for next transfer window.
According to reports, it was suggested that Barcelona had drawn up a five-man shortlist of potential defensive midfield reinforcements, with Ndidi, Benfica’s Florentino, Lille’s Boubakary Soumaré, Rennes’ Eduardo Camavinga and Chelsea’s French World Cup winner N’Golo Kante all linked with a move to the Camp Nou.
The East Midlands side admitted that the Blaugrana have not tabled a bid for the services of the skillful midfielder, who has insisted that he is committed to his Leicester City contract despite the expect offer from European big clubs.
Given his Premier League experience and youthfulness, Ndidi’s next career move could smash the Nigerian transfer record currently held by Alex Iwobi, who joined Everton for a fee in the region of 35 million pounds.
The Nath Boys product has seen his season blighted by injury but has still made 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals.
His contract with Leicester City runs out at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
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