Wilfred Ndidi is near becoming a member of Besiktas, as private talks are ongoing to convey the Nigerian participant to affix former Manchester United supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
Softfootball understands {that a} full settlement between Ndidi and Besiktas is nearly in place, with solely last particulars associated to his Leicester Metropolis exit nonetheless to be resolved.
Fabrizio Romano shared on his X deal with of the Turkish membership is concerned about Ndidi, who can be in search of to stay taking part in top-flight soccer.
Wilfred Ndidi (Picture Credit score: Getty)[/caption]
Fabrizio wrote on his X deal with as follows:
“The settlement between Wilfred Ndidi and Besiktas on private phrases is nearly achieved.
Besiktas are ready for Ndidi to make clear exit particulars with Leicester Metropolis with a view to get the deal achieved.”
In the meantime, Ndidi is eager on the transfer and has already given the inexperienced gentle to a contract proposal from the Istanbul-based membership. Besiktas at the moment are ready for the participant to formally make clear his scenario with Leicester, as they appear to finish the signing earlier than the tip of the week.
The 28-year-old has since been open to a brand new problem following the Foxes’ promotion again to the Premier League.
Besiktas’ curiosity within the midfielder dates again to early July, and discussions have accelerated in current days because the membership appears to strengthen forward of the brand new Süper Lig marketing campaign. Softfootball reported that Besiktas despatched an official bid final weekend, as they await a response from Ndidi.
Ndidi joined Leicester from Genk in January 2017 and has revamped 250 appearances for the membership. He was a key determine throughout their 2021 FA Cup triumph and remained an vital presence in Leicester’s Championship win beneath Enzo Maresca.
Whereas his defensive attributes have lengthy drawn curiosity from prime golf equipment, current seasons have seen Ndidi utilized in extra superior midfield roles. That versatility is seen as a key asset by Besiktas, who’re rebuilding beneath supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Ought to the deal be finalised, Ndidi will be a part of a rising variety of Nigerian internationals within the Turkish prime flight. He’s anticipated to endure a medical in Istanbul as soon as the ultimate steps with Leicester are accomplished.
