Report: Man United want Nigeria's Ndidi to replace Casemiro

Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi

Report: Man United want Nigeria's Ndidi to replace Casemiro

Hassan Abdulsalam 13:46 - 30.06.2025

Manchester United target Wilfred Ndidi as Casemiro replacement

Manchester United are reportedly keen on acquiring Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as they look to strengthen their midfield options and find a successor for Brazilian veteran Casemiro.

Ndidi and Ugochukwu battle it out in Leicester vs Southampton.
Ndidi and Ugochukwu battle it out in Leicester vs Southampton.

Despite earlier focus on attacking talents like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer, the Red Devils are yet to make a concrete move in the middle of the park.

According to Fichajes, United are actively planning for life beyond Casemiro. While the 33-year-old Brazilian emerged as one of Ruben Amorim's more reliable players towards the end of the last campaign, his physical decline means he cannot be relied upon for regular starts.

Furthermore, Casemiro remains one of the club’s highest-paid players, adding financial incentive to seek a replacement.

Reports suggest United are prepared to transition Casemiro out of their primary first-team plans and have consequently set their sights on Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi.

The Red Devils have been tracking the Nigerian international for some time, recognising his profile as similar to Casemiro's in terms of his robust physicality and exceptional ability to recover possession.

Ndidi, is currently facing a return to the Championship following Leicester City’s relegation.

However, his contract with the Foxes reportedly includes an escape clause, allowing interested clubs to sign him for a cut-price fee of around £8 million.