Instead of signing West Ham United captain Declan Rice during the summer transfer window, Nigerian fans are appealing to Arsenal directors to sign Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles midfielder from Leicester City.
As the end of the current Premier League season approaches, Arsenal has been linked with a move to sign Rice in an effort to strengthen their squad for next season.
Rice has been one of the top defensive midfielders in the league this season, with Arsenal among the teams monitoring the England international’s performances.
According to reports by Pulse and by Daily Mail, fans are of the view that Ndidi will be the better option for Arsenal.
Price would be a consideration – with the Nigerian more cost-effective than signing Rice for £120 million – and they believe he is a better player.
Why will Ndidi be cheaper?
Ndidi and his teammates at Leicester City are currently battling to escape relegation. They are sitting at 18th on the table and have three more games to play.
Should they be relegated, the transfer value of the Nigerian would drop and the Gunners could lure him to the Emirates Stadium in a cut-price deal.
Fans want Ndidi at Arsenal
Making his comment via Twitter, user @Wizarab10 said:
“Leicester would be relegated. Collect Ndidi for like £10 million and competitive football will wake him up.”
Ndidi bags university degree
Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported that in-form Super Eagles midfielder, Ndidi has completed his degree at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom.
The Nigerian star announced the news in a video interview, in which he explained his business management would help when he retired as a pro footballer.
Ndidi has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, with his contributions to the Super Eagles apparent after the World Cup qualifiers.