Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a move to Celtic since Brendan Rodgers took charge for the second time. [The Daily Mail]
However, despite the good relationship between Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and the player, a transfer seems highly unlikely.
The Nigerian is valued at a whopping £20 million by the Foxes.
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Ndidi’s contract with Leicester is set to expire next summer, which has sparked speculation about his future.
The defensive midfielder has been a key player for Leicester under Rodgers, and the Celtic manager’s connection with the player has led to rumours about a potential move to the Scottish champions.
However, the financial realities make such a transfer improbable. Leicester’s £20 million valuation of Ndidi is beyond Celtic’s reach, even considering the sizeable transfer budget available to the club this summer. When Ndidi’s wages are taken into account, the financial burden becomes even more significant.
While the connection between Rodgers and Ndidi adds an intriguing dimension to the transfer speculation, the financial implications make a move to Celtic unlikely.
