Wilfred Ndidi: Arsenal hold talks with representatives of Super Eagles midfielder

Wilfred Ndidi has been a top performer for Leicester City which has seen him linked with several clubs.

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is reportedly wanted by Premier League outfit Arsenal after talks with his representatives.

Ndidi has a key figure for Leicester City this season which has also seen fellow Premier League outfit Liverpool ready to spend big on him.

The 21-year-old has been a top performer in England which sees him ranked as the best tackler in the league.

According to a report the Sun, Arsenal wants Ndidi as a midfield reinforcement in the summer.

Ndidi who was brought in to Leicester in 2016 following the departure of Ngolo Kante, has become one of the consistent players in the starting eleven.

The report states that Arsenal has already made contact with Ndidi’s representatives for a potential move this summer, with Arsene Wenger reportedly an admirer of Ndidi.

The report states that "There has been so much interest in him. He is going to be a top player and Arsenal have been in contact,"

 

Ndidi’s representatives denied making contact with Barcelona, but the report states that he may be willing to join compatriot Alex Iwobi at the Emirates Stadium.

The report states, "Arsene Wenger is a manager he admires a lot and his friend Alex Iwobi has told him lots of great things.”

Accordong to the report Arsenal will like to wrap up the deal for Ndidi before he goes off to represent Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Ndidi is ranked among the most valuable players in the world and a fee for his services will be in the region of $75million.