Barca, Sevilla Set to Battle for Ndidi

Current La Liga champions, FC Barcelona and top side, Sevilla FC, are reportedly in a race to secure the services of Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi.

According to reports from Spanish media outlets, Football Espana, the reigning Europa League champions, Sevilla, and former UEFA Champions League winner, Barcelona are vying for the signature of the Leicester City star.

Despite playing in the English Championship, the Super Eagles midfield enforcer has attracted the interest of some top European clubs like Bayern Munich and Liverpool but the Catalan side have been on the trail of the Nigerian star in the recent years.

Ndidi whose  contract  is expected to expire next summer has been on the radar of Barcelona who are grappling with financial challenges. They  hope to sway the Nigerian on  a free transfer when his current deal concludes.

Ndidi, recognised as one of the most effective ball-winning players in the English Premier League, recently earned recognition as the SkyBet Championship Player of the Month.

Although there’s been less noise surrounding Ndidi, Barcelona might consider taking a gamble, similar to their approach with Franck Kessie, prioritizing players with potential resale value over immediate style fit.

While Sevilla sees Ndidi as a potential starting player, his Premier League salary might pose a challenge.

Convincing Ndidi to accept a substantial wage cut could be necessary for Sevilla, considering the disparity in earnings.

Ndidi was omitted in Nigeria’s opening two matches in the ongoing World Cup 2026 African qualifying series against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in which Nigeria posted uninspiring 1-1 results.

His absence was greatly felt in the middle of the park with Jose Peseiro’s troops securing two points out of a possible six in the clash.

He will therefore be hoping to return from his injury and firing the national team and his club to more victories.