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Everton interested in Wilfred Ndidi. African footballers. Ndidi’s contract with Leicester City is ending, making him available at a bargain in the summer transfer window. The Nigerian midfielder has shown his skills in English football and could be a valuable addition for Everton.
Moving to the Premier League will likely appeal to him, and it remains to be seen if Everton can agree on personal terms with the player. Ndidi has lots of Premier League experience, so he should settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
The 27-year-old midfielder played a crucial role in helping Leicester City get promoted to the Premier League this summer. The Foxes would have wanted to keep him, as he was an important player for them. Everton need more quality in midfield, and Ndidi could be a great addition. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana might leave the club this summer, and if he does, they will need a proper replacement.
Signing a quality defensive midfielder should be a priority for Everton, and the chance to get someone like Ndidi on a free transfer is hard to pass up. The 27-year-old midfielder will be eager to show his skills in the Premier League once again.
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Ndidi would be a great value-for-money signing
Everton needs to strengthen other areas of their squad and can’t afford to overspend. Snapping up quality players on a free transfer would be a major boost for the club. The Merseyside outfit is already facing financial limitations and must comply with financial restrictions.
Everton have been battling relegation in recent seasons, and they are eager to bounce back strongly. A club of their stature should be aiming for a top-four place and performing well in domestic competitions. It will be interesting to see if they can make the right additions during the summer transfer window to improve the squad adequately.
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More about Wilfred Ndidi
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi (born 16 December 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Known for his strong defensive skills, Ndidi has made a significant impact on the field.
On 14 January 2015, Nath Boys Academy agreed to a €180,000 transfer deal with Genk, where Ndidi made his Belgian Pro League debut on 31 January 2015 against Charleroi. He scored a long-range goal against Club Brugge, and the ball traveled over 111 km/h, earning it the title of goal of the season.
Ndidi made his Leicester City debut on 7 January 2017 in a 2–1 FA Cup win against Everton. He was part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.