Atletico Madrid is still keen on acquiring Wilfred Ndidi, the Nigerian midfielder from Leicester City, as reported by Caught Offside sources. Ndidi nearly departed Leicester during the January transfer window, but the club opted to retain him in their effort to maintain their league status this season. Atletico continues to pursue the 28-year-old midfielder and may make a move at the end of the season, as Ndidi competes with Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri. Ndidi has recently begun receiving more playing time with Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s team after recovering from a hamstring injury earlier this season. He has garnered interest from Real Betis and AS Monaco, both of whom are looking to arrange a loan deal. Monaco has proposed an £18 million offer to Leicester that includes an obligation to buy and an extra £2 million in payments. However, despite their financial difficulties, the 2015/2016 Premier League champions opted not to let him go during the January transfer window. Even though Ndidi’s game time this season has been limited, the club values his contribution to the squad’s depth. Atletico Madrid, AS Monaco, and Real Betis are anticipated to pursue the midfielder once again in the summer transfer window, according to sources from Caught Offside.
