The future of Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could become one of the surprise transfer sagas of the summer, with a number of clubs interested in him.
The 28-year-old joined the Foxes from Genk in January 2017 for £17m and they have got decent value for money out of the Nigeria international.
Ndidi has made 303 appearances for Leicester in all competitions, winning the FA Cup in 2021.
The midfielder has been a regular in the team for years but now looks set to leave after Leicester were relegation from the Premier League last season.
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Due to dropping down to the Championship, his release clause is set at just £9m and the vultures are circling.
TalkSPORT report that Manchester United, Everton and Juventus have all shown an interest in what could be a bargain signing.
The new addition to the race for Ndidi is Spanish outfit Real Betis, while there is also thought to be interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The Nigerian is under contract at the King Power until 2027, signing a new deal just last year.
He was attracting interest as a potential free transfer last summer, with Everton one of the clubs tracking him then, but the Foxes persuaded him to sign a new three-year contract.
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That deal included the bargain release clause of just £9m if Leicester were relegated from the Premier League, which they duly were.
Wilfred Ndidi's Premier League record
Apps: 220
Goals: 7
Assists: 14
Yellow Cards: 42
Red Cards: 2
It is far from clear where Ndidi will move to, although a move away from Leicester certainly looks likely given how cheaply he is available.
While Manchester United are reportedly interested, Ndidi will not be a priority signing in a summer that sees the Red Devils trying to strengthen in a number of areas.
Their focus is currently on completing a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, having already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Everton will need to bring in a midfielder this summer after Abdoulaye Doucoure left the club on a free transfer after five years at Goodison Park.
The 32-year-old made 166 appearances for the Toffees and remained a key player last season as he turned out 36 times across all competitions.
The void he has left will need to be filled and David Moyes may well hope Ndidi can help do that, although the Leicester man does play a touch deeper than Doucoure.
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