Everton FC has no interest in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi this summer, according to Chris Beesley of the Liverpool Echo. Despite reports suggesting that the Toffees were closing in on a deal for the out-of-contract Nigeria international, sources at Goodison Park have confirmed that there is no truth to the rumors.Beesley wrote in the Liverpool Echo, “Curious to see reports elsewhere claiming that Everton are closing in on a transfer for Wilfred Ndidi.
However, when I asked specifically about the Leicester City man earlier this month, I was told there was no interest.”Ndidi’s future at the King Power Stadium has been the subject of speculation this season, but it appears that Everton will not be pursuing a deal for the midfielder. While Ndidi would be an excellent addition to the Blues midfield, offering Premier League experience and a different profile in the middle of the park without an excessive transfer fee, it seems that Sean Dyche’s priority lies elsewhere.With Tim Iroegbunam already signed and Amadou Onana potentially leaving the club, Everton’s midfield options are not a pressing concern.
Dyche has already bolstered his midfield with the arrival of Iroegbunam, and unless Onana moves on, it may no longer be a priority.Everton fans are eagerly awaiting new signings this summer, but it seems that Ndidi will not be one of them. With Manchester United exploring a legal method to sign a Jarrad Branthwaite alternative this summer, the Toffees must look elsewhere to strengthen their squad.
As the transfer window heats up, Everton’s focus will be on securing quality signings to enhance their squad for the upcoming season. While Ndidi would have been a welcome addition, the club’s priorities lie elsewhere. Stay tuned for more transfer updates and news from Goodison Park.