News

New Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers looking to snatch Ndidi from Leicester City

Leicester City got relegated from the Premier League last season, and some of their best legs, including Ndidi could leave

New Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers is looking to acquire Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City, Soccernet.ng reports.

Leicester City had an abysmal campaign last season, finishing 18th in the Premier League to suffer relegation to the Championship.

They had three different managers last season. Rodgers was sacked in April, then Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler served as interim managers for two games, before Dean Smith was employed for the remaining eight games of the season.

Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi had an average campaign, as he was plagued with injuries. The 26-year-old defensive midfield made 27 Premier League appearances for the Foxes, 11 of which were off the bench.

Rodgers just joined Celtic after Ange Postecoglou left for Tottenham, and according to Come on LeicesterNdidi is a top target for the former Leicester City boss.

Ndidi shone under Rodgers while he was at the club. The Nigerian reached his highest valuation while the former Liverpool gaffer was at the club.

However, a deal may not take place as Ndidi’s £32million valuation may be too much for the Scottish champions to meet.

Nonetheless, Ndidi still has one year left on his deal at the King Power, and they may be forced to sell if he does not extend his contract.

Kelvin Omachonu

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

Watch: Chukwueze infects Rafael Leao with Wizkid fever as he vibes to ‘Kese’

AC Milan star Rafael Leao was recently seen vibing to Kese, Wizkid’s latest track, introduced… Read More

1 hour ago

“He can still play this year” – Boniface’s boss Alonso offers hope amid speculation of year-ending injury

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has provided an update on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s injury,… Read More

7 hours ago

“He needs to decide” – Former Liverpool winger weighs in Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has called on Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, to make… Read More

8 hours ago

Bright Osayi-Samuel free to negotiate January pre-contract amid Fenerbahçe uncertainty

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, could negotiate a pre-contract with any club of his choice… Read More

11 hours ago

Deliver results to avoid criticism – Ex-Nigeria International to Eguavoen

Former Super Eagles and Enyimba International midfielder, Duke Udi, has sent a message to Augustine… Read More

12 hours ago

Report: Juventus eye Super Eagles striker as possible Vlahovic replacement

Former Italian Serie A champions Juventus could sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen if Dusan… Read More

12 hours ago