Nigerian star Wilfred Ndidi shared his admiration for the performances of three African players in the Premier League this season.
The 28-year-old has personally had an average season despite missing a chunk of games with Leicester City.
Leicester have been relegated to the EFL Championship following a terrible year under managers Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Steve Cooper.
With the club now relegated, Ndidi could leave in the summer and has drawn interest from multiple Turkish Super Lig clubs.
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Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is reportedly attracting interest from three Premier League clubs following the Foxes' relegation.
What Ndidi said
Ndidi has been impressed with Mohammed Salah, Alex Iwobi, and Ola Aina's performances in the English top flight this season.
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According to reports by Sam Naik on X, Ndidi said, “Ola Aina, Mohammed Salah, and then I'll say Alex Iwobi. Maybe because they're Nigerians, but Ola Aina's character is great. He's [Ola Aina] amazing. He's that guy who's got zero problems, you know.
“I'm not saying he doesn't have one, but it just feels like he knows how to solve people's problems with his vibe and personality, but he's done really well. I think he's one of the fastest players I've seen. He doesn't look it, but he's so quick.”
Mohamed Salah has been outstanding for Liverpool, guiding them to their 20th Premier League title.
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His individual accomplishments include leading the Golden Boot race and breaking the record for the most goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season.
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Ola Aina has played a vital role in Nottingham Forest's transformation from relegation contenders to UEFA Champions League qualification contenders.
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Alex Iwobi is also having his most prolific Premier League season to date. Fulham, meanwhile, are aiming for their first European football appearance in nearly two decades.