Barcelona is exploring a surprising move to secure the services of Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City, as the Nigerian midfielder is set to become a free agent next summer. According to Sport, a Barcelona-based newspaper, Ndidi is firmly in the sights of the Catalan giants. If his contract with Leicester is not renewed, the 26-year-old will conclude his eight-year tenure with the club this summer. Barcelona, in need of a defensive midfielder, sees Ndidi as a viable solution.
Considering Barcelona’s financial challenges, including substantial debts and stringent financial regulations in La Liga, the club has been compelled to adopt innovative approaches to generate funds and acquire players cost-effectively. Exploring the pool of players set to become free agents in the upcoming summer is one strategy to optimize the budget and facilitate reinforcements in other areas of the team.
Looking ahead, Ndidi aims to contribute to extending his team’s lead in the Championship as they face Middlesbrough on Saturday.