
Reports suggest that Barcelona is considering a potential move for Nigerian international midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, who is currently playing in the Championship.
Xavi’s team is focused on reinforcing their squad as they aim to regain their position at the top of European football. Despite winning LaLiga last season, Barcelona currently sits in third place, four points behind the league leaders in the current standings.
Although they already have talented midfielders like Gavi and Pedri, Barcelona is eager to further strengthen their midfield in the coming year.
While the summer transfer window has closed, the upcoming January window provides an opportunity for clubs to bolster their squads. Alternatively, they can choose to wait until the summer.
According to Sport, Barcelona is planning to pursue Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi next summer as his contract with the former Premier League champions is set to expire.
Barcelona had previously inquired about signing Ndidi from Leicester, but were deterred by the £61.3m price tag. However, with no contract in place, Ndidi could potentially join the Spanish giants without a transfer fee, which would likely be an enticing prospect for the player.
Ndidi and Leicester have not yet reached an agreement on a new contract, making it probable that the 26-year-old will depart the Foxes when his current contract concludes.
Despite being widely regarded as a player of higher caliber than that of the Championship, Ndidi has been restricted to playing in England’s second tier this season after failing to secure a move away in the summer.
The Nigerian international has made 12 appearances in the Championship and three in the Carabao Cup this season, adding to his 252 appearances for the Foxes since his £14m move from Genk in 2017, during which he also featured in the Premier League and Europa League.
Constrained by financial limitations, Barcelona has been forced to explore alternative methods for player acquisitions rather than splurging on transfer fees.
It has been reported that Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus have all shown interest in signing Ndidi, making a free transfer at the end of the season an ideal scenario for Barcelona.
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