FLW looks at who could profit and who could suffer at Leicester City if the midfield enforcer departs
Wilfred Ndidi’s future at Leicester City is very much up in the air as things stand
The dominant midfielder has never been short of interest elsewhere, and it was something of a shock to see him remain in the East Midlands following the most recent transfer window, where the likes of James Maddison, Harvey Barnes and Timothy Castagne among many others all sought pastures new.
Less surprising, however, is the manner in which he’s started off for Leicester in the Championship this term.
He’s played in a slightly more advanced role than what he’s used to in a midfield three alongside Harry Winks and Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, where he’s been able to push up and drive the ball forward when needed while also maintaining his industrious defensive qualities that allow the Foxes to break up play and take the sting out of games.
Make no mistake about it, Ndidi is an asset both on and off the pitch- but just how realistic their ambitions are of keeping him for the duration of the current campaign remains to be seen.
Spanish juggernaut Barcelona are the latest big club to be credited with interest in his signature, which is set to expire at the King Power Stadium next summer.
Of course, he may renew, but it’s undeniable that more tantalising, career-changing options are firmly on the table that could well turn his head – particularly if Leicester’s promotion charge falters.
They need to prepare for every scenario, and as such, we’ve deciphered the one winner and the one loser if he does indeed exit the club this coming January.