Leicester City’s hopes of keeping midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi beyond the summer may have been boosted, despite the player being linked with a move to Sevilla.
Ndidi is one of the players who is out of contract in the summer, meaning City risk losing him for nothing should a new deal or an extension not be agreed. That has attracted the interest of clubs, who may hope to sign him on a free transfer.
Sevilla are the latest club said to be ‘keen’ on Ndidi. According to French outlet Footmercato , the Spanish side have already made their move to sign the midfielder at the end of his contract, having made their ‘first offer’.
Spanish giants Barcelona are also reportedly keeping an eye on the City man . He was heavily linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in the final days of the summer transfer window but a move never materialised.
However, a detail in the report about Sevilla’s interest offers a hint that could suggest a stay at City is entirely possible. Footmercato added that Ndidi and his representatives ‘favour’ a return to the Premier League and staying in England.
Leicester City’s start to the season in the Championship has put them in pole position to do that at the end of the campaign. Should they achieve promotion back to the Premier League, then Ndidi could opt to turn down any potential offers and look to be part of the build of City under Enzo Maresca.
Speaking about speculation over his future in the summer back in September, Ndidi outlined Maresca’s influence on him staying at the club. “When he (Maresca) came, he tried to explain his philosophy and also the simplicity of the game and I just feel like it’s something I can actually learn from.
“I’ve been open-minded to try and learn more on his philosophy and his style of game and it’s been going well. I’m happy that I’m here.”
Ndidi has been revitalised under the Italian boss, playing a more attacking role. He has missed the last four games through injury but could return after the international break as City take on Watford at the King Power Stadium.
The midfielder seems to be enjoying his football again after struggling to show his usual self during last season’s relegation. If City can offer Premier League football next season, then it could put them in pole position in fighting off other interest when it comes to contract negotiations.
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