Leicester City: Who will benefit and who will suffer if Wilfred Ndidi is sold in January? FLW examines who will benefit and who will suffer if Leicester City’s midfield enforcer departs in January.
The powerful midfielder has always attracted interest from other clubs, so it was surprising to see him remain in the East Midlands during the most recent transfer window, when the likes of James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and Timothy Castagne, among others, all sought greener pastures.
The powerful midfielder has always attracted interest from other clubs, so it came as something of a surprise to see him remain in the East Midlands following the most recent transfer window, which saw the likes of James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and Timothy Castagne, among others, leave.
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
Winner: Cesare Casadei
It’s difficult to pick too many winners from a potential key player departure, but it could pay off for the Chelsea loanee. Leicester have no shortage of options in the middle of the park, and this has seen the Italian youth international start just one game to date, despite scoring on his debut against Cardiff City. He’s an all-action midfielder similar to Ndidi, and is more than capable of adding bite, tenacity, and energy to the central areas alongside composur.
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