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Ndidi Back on Premier League Radar as Clause Sparks Renewed Interest

Everton and Manchester United are circling Wilfred Ndidi once more, with both clubs reportedly eager to land the Leicester City midfielder for a cut-price fee. As reported by TalkSport, the Nigerian international could be available for just £9 million this summer following the inclusion of a relegation release clause in his newly signed deal.

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Contract Extension Raises Eyebrows

After helping Leicester secure the Championship title, Ndidi signed a three-year extension, a move that many believed signalled his long-term commitment to the club. However, embedded within that contract was a provision allowing him to leave for a modest £9 million if the Foxes were relegated — a scenario that has now come to pass.

Premier League Return Likely

“Everton and Manchester United are showing interest in Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi,” TalkSport reported, with both clubs now assessing the value of bringing in a proven Premier League presence. At 28, Ndidi offers experience, composure and energy in midfield — qualities both clubs sorely lacked at times last season.

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Saudi Interest Adds Competition

While English clubs hover, interest from Saudi Arabia presents another option for Ndidi, whose next move will likely depend on whether he prioritises footballing ambition or financial reward.

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For Everton fans, this feels like another déjà vu moment. “Linked again”, only to see the player head elsewhere or be caught in limbo as the board dithers. A £9 million deal for a midfield anchor like Ndidi should be a no-brainer, but there’s already a sense of missed timing. Last summer he was free, now he’s discounted, and yet Goodison may still hesitate.

As for Manchester United, the disillusionment runs deeper. Another summer, another cut-price target — and yet another reactive move to patch up structural problems. Ndidi, for all his strengths, is not the transformative midfielder United need. This is a club that once led transfer races, not chased value deals from relegated sides.

“It’s like watching your club shop in the reduced aisle while others dine at the top table,” one fan posted on social media, summing up the mood. If this is the level of ambition, then expect both Everton and United to remain marooned in mid-table mediocrity next season.