Wilfred Ndidi came off the bench for Jamie Vardy in Leicester City's pre-season friendly against Peterborough United. Photo | LCFC
Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
The English club is on the lookout for a new defensive midfielder and Ndidi has emerged as one of their targets on a long list of alternatives.
According to reports, Forest’s top priority is to sign a new defensive midfielder, and they are willing to break their transfer record to secure the right player.
While PSV Eindhoven’s Ibrahim Sangare is their number one choice, his £32 million release clause and interest from bigger clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, have made the pursuit challenging.
As a result, the Premier League side are exploring other options, and both Wilfred Ndidi and Leeds United’s Tyler Adams are among the players being considered.
The 27 year-old Nigerian, who currently plays for Leicester City, has one year left on his contract with the club.
Wilfred Ndidi bossed the midfield in Leicester City's win away against Tottenham and the Nigerian set a season's record in the process.
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