Transfer: French clubs scramble for Ndidi’s signature

Ligue 1 clubs are currently scrambling for the signature of midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.

Ndidi will be available on a free transfer at the end of this month.

His club, Leicester City, announced two weeks ago that they are in talks with the Nigerian over a contact extension.

Nothing has however been agreed between the two parties.

According to French news outfit, Foot Mercato, Ligue 1 clubs, Olympic Marseille, Olympic Lyon and Monaco have all approached Ndidi.

Aside from the French trio, Everton and Sevilla have also been credited with interest in the defensive midfielder.

The 27-year-old joined Leicester City from Belgian Pro League club, KRC Genk in January 2019.