By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Everton are once again circling Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, with the Merseyside club ready to activate the £9 million release clause in his contract following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League.
Despite signing a three-year contract extension with Leicester in July 2024, Ndidi may be on the move this summer, with Everton manager David Moyes reportedly eager to bolster his midfield options after an inconsistent campaign.
According to Football Insider, the Toffees are closely monitoring the situation and are expected to submit a formal offer to the Foxes in the coming days.
The potential deal presents an opportunity for Ndidi to make an immediate return to top-flight football — a move that is said to appeal to the Nigerian international.
Former Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers chief scout Mick Brown has confirmed Everton’s long-standing interest in the 27-year-old, revealing that the club has been tracking him for some time and now feels ready to push forward decisively.
Often compared to N’Golo Kanté for his tireless work rate and ball-winning abilities, Ndidi remains a key figure in Leicester’s setup, having made 30 appearances across all competitions during the 2024–25 season.
With Everton looking to rebuild and add steel to their midfield, Ndidi could prove a smart and cost-effective acquisition — if they can fend off potential competition and close the deal swiftly.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
