AS Monaco are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a six-month loan with an option to buy.
The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, who has been a key figure for Leicester City since joining from KRC Genk in 2017, was close to leaving the club last summer after his contract expired. However, after negotiations with then-manager Steve Cooper, Ndidi signed a new three-year deal to stay at the King Power Stadium.
Despite this, AS Monaco have identified Ndidi as one of their main targets for the final days of the transfer window. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the club’s interest, though he noted that Leicester City are reluctant to allow Ndidi to leave at this stage.
“AS Monaco consider Wilfred Ndidi one of their main options, but the loan move with a buy option clause is not easy at all,” Romano wrote on social media platform X. “Leicester are not opening doors to a loan yet.”
Ndidi, who has made 289 appearances for Leicester City, has featured 16 times this season but has not played since early December due to a hamstring injury. His potential move to Monaco could provide the Nigerian international with an opportunity to continue his career in Ligue 1 while offering the French club a much-needed boost to their midfield.
As the transfer window nears its close, it remains to be seen whether Leicester City will be open to letting Ndidi go on loan or if Monaco will need to explore other options.
