Wilfred Ndidi may be on the brink of one of the summer’s most talked-about transfers, as Manchester United plot a ₦19 billion (£9m) move for the Super Eagles midfielder. After Leicester City’s second relegation in three years, the 28-year-old’s contract includes a cut-price release clause, a clause that could now open the door to Old Trafford.
- Ndidi’s £9m release clause was activated following Leicester’s 2025 relegation.
- Manchester United have reportedly revived a long-standing interest.
- The Nigerian is also attracting attention from Everton, who narrowly avoided relegation.
- United’s financial caution makes Ndidi an attractive option.
- Leicester had only just returned to the Premier League before going down again
Once a midfield wall at Leicester, Ndidi now stands at a crossroads, not because his talent waned, but because timing and turbulence caught up with his club. For United, this is more than a bargain; it’s a low-risk bet on proven Premier League muscle.
In a summer of inflated fees, Ndidi’s availability at ₦19bn feels like football’s equivalent of finding a gem in a pawnshop. With Manchester United’s midfield in transition and finances under scrutiny, Ndidi offers rare value: experienced, reliable, and hungry for a fresh challenge. For the Nigerian, this could be the big-stage redemption his career quietly deserves.
