Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers could look to reunite with his former Leicester City player, Wilfred Ndidi, making the Nigerian defensive midfielder one of his first signings in his second tenure at Celtic Park. [The Daily Mail]

Ndidi, a crucial part of Rodgers’ Leicester squad, made the switch to the King Power Stadium from Genk for £17 million back in 2018.

At first glance, this price tag may seem out of reach for Celtic. However, considering Ndidi has just one year remaining on his contract and Leicester’s recent relegation to the Championship, the Hoops’ pursuit of the midfielder might not be as far-fetched as it seems. Maybe Celtic could use this to their advantage as they attempt to negotiate a deal, which will be challenging, with interest from Saudi Arabia.

The midfielder’s wages would also be a stumbling block, reportedly on £76,000 a week, he’d need to take a massive cut and more than half his income. [Salary Sport]

Rodgers, whose return to Celtic was officially announced on Monday, has reportedly been assured a substantial transfer budget, aligning with his ambitions to make a significant impact in European competitions.

The 26-year-old Ndidi boasts an impressive footballing resume, with 51 caps for Nigeria and a strong youth football career in his home country before his move to Belgium at the age of 20 in 2015.

Ndidi joined Leicester City in the wake of their incredible EPL title win, as part of their investment to attempt to maintain their top-tier status in English football.

Under Rodgers, Ndidi experienced considerable success, including an FA Cup win in 2021 and twice securing a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.

If these transfer rumours are accurate, the reunion of Rodgers and Ndidi could mark an exciting era of robust growth for the Hoops.