Spanish LaLiga side Real Betis are locked in talks with Leicester City for the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as a replacement for Johnny Cardoso, who is on the verge of sealing a summer switch to Besiktas.
Reports yesterday linked Ndidi with a Besiktas switch, but recent report indicate that he is more open to joining either Everton or Real Betis. The Spanish side have however taken the lead.
Leicester are holding out for a fee in excess of 10 million euros, a figure that has Betis hesitating at the negotiating table. Yet, amid the financial tug-of-war, Ndidi remains calm, carefully weighing his options. But he is tempted by the lure of a fresh challenge in La Liga where Betis is calling, and the 28-year-old is in no rush to make his final call.
The talks over his imminent transfer is largely why he wasn’t involved in their 2-0 win over Fiorentina in yesterday’s pre season game, as they step up preparations for the start of life in the English Championship following relegation last season.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
