Why Manchester United should make a move for Wilfred Ndidi

According to the Express, Manchester United are keen on signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer window.

Ndidi, 23, came through the ranks of Nath Boys’ youth system in Nigeria and moved to Belgium with Genk in the summer of 2015. After impressing in his time at the Jupiler League, he was signed by the Foxes in 2017 and since then, he has become an integral member of the squad.

The Nigerian is one of the key players under Brendan Rodgers and is one of the reasons for the Foxes’ third-best defensive record in the top-flight. He has been reliable since his arrival in England and has garnered the attention of top European clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain too, as per the report.

Ndidi – A perfect successor for Nemanja Matic in Man United midfield

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should look to bring in reinforcements to the squad if they are to perform better at the highest level. One area which Solskjaer must focus on is strengthening the midfield. Fred and Scott McTominay have been brilliant throughout the campaign but apart from them, no one has made an impact.

Paul Pogba has been out of action for the majority of the 2019/20 campaign and his future at the club still remains uncertain. And Nemanja Matic, who hasn’t been at his best, has just one more year left in his contract.

In that regard, signing Leicester’s Ndidi would be a boost to the squad. The 23-year-old is one of the best players in the Foxes squad and has taken his game to the next level. In 23 league games so far, he has contributed with 2 goals and 1 assist despite mainly operating from a deeper role.

The Nigerian international would be a perfect replacement for Matic once the former Chelsea man leaves next season. And apart from the Serbian, United don’t have any natural defensive midfielders. And Ndidi has already proven his worth for the Foxes this term.

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Verdict

With a lack of options in midfield, the Red Devils are in dire need of young midfielders and Ndidi could be that man. His inclusion would bring healthy competition to the squad too. Thus, United should lure the Nigerian to Old Trafford this summer.