There are strong indications that Wilfred Ndidi will remain with Leicester City in the English Championships in a bid to rediscover his form.
There have been speculations over the possible exit of the Nigerian after the former EPL champions were relegated to the Championships last season.
Ndidi, who has been a key player for Leicester since his arrival in 2017 from Genk of Belgium, is considered one of the experienced players in Leicester with speculations rife over his possible transfer to Scottish champions Celtic now being managed by his former coach at Leicester City, Brendan Rodgers.
But a close associate of the Nigerian confirmed to NationSport over the weekend that Ndidi would remain with the Foxes as he declared his possible link to Celtic a ruse.
“I think Ndidi will play with Leicester in the Championships because he has not gotten any offer for now,” a close confidant of the Super Eagles defender who pleaded anonymity, told NationSport. “For now, he is playing with Leicester City.
“I don’t think he will join Celtic because I don’t think the Scottish club can afford his wages. I can confirm he will play in the English Championships which is also a bit tougher like the Premiership,” the source added.
In a related development, Sky Sports reporter, Anthony Joseph, said Celtic are not interested in signing Ndidi, adding he would be surprised if this transfer materialised.
He told GiveMeSport:“I don’t believe Ndidi is a player Celtic are looking to sign in this window, certainly not one of the top targets or even middle-range targets at all.”
He further suggested that if Rodgers were to bring in anyone from Leicester, it would likely be a player from the younger teams or someone who has shown potential in the younger age groups and is breaking into the first team.
While Ndidi’s defensive prowess is undeniable, it seems that a move to the Scottish Premiership is not on the cards.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
