Ex-Manchester United and Blackburn Chief scout, Mick Brown, has confirmed Everton's interest in Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 28-year-old was relegated from the English top-flight with the Foxes last season and is keen on moving on from the club this summer.
Ndidi is available to be swooped up this summer for a meagre fee of £9m, and has garnered interest from clubs in Italy, Spain and even Turkey.
Mick Brown, who is still involved in the transfer business despite retiring a while back, confirmed Everton are looking for another midfielder, having already lost Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer.
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“Everton are considering signing Wilfred Ndidi,” the former Manchester United Chief Scout told Football Insider.
“It’s a move I expect he will be open to as well, the chance to get straight back into the Premier League after getting relegated with Leicester.
“They’ve been keen on him for a while, and he’s a very solid player. Everton have had scouts watching his performances, and he’s been one of Leicester’s better players.
“It might prove difficult to get over the line because there are a lot of clubs who have been made aware of that release clause he’s got, but I expect them to make an attempt to bring him in ahead of these clubs.
“Either way, it looks like he’s definitely leaving Leicester,” the 85-year-old concluded.
Should Ndidi join Everton?
Considering other clubs like Real Betis, Juventus and Manchester United have registered in the defensive midfielder, Everton are somewhat viewed as the least-ranked team amongst Ndidi's suitors.
Although Manchester United are not what they used to be, similarly with Juventus. Both these clubs still possess a bigger culture and ambition than whatever Everton has to offer, respectfully.
Still, it'll be very interesting to see where the Nigerian midfield anchor ends up this summer.
