Aghahowa backs Ndidi to solve Man United’s midfield problem

Former Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has urged Manchester United to go for the services of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi ahead of the new Premier League season.

According to Aghahowa, who played in Ukraine, England and Turkey during his career, Ndidi could be what Man United are lacking in the midfield. Ndidi enjoyed a great season with Leicester City, who were relegated to the EFL Championship.

“While Everton and Al Ahly are clearly interested, Ndidi hopes to join Manchester United,” Aghahowa told Africafoot as quoted by Complete Sports. “He wants to take a step up by signing for a big club like Manchester United. This would be an excellent move for someone I consider one of the best African midfielders of recent years.

“He is powerful, capable of pressing, winning back balls, and opening up the game with his long diagonal runs. Wilfred is the player the Red Devils need in midfield.

“He is surprisingly generous and capable of repeating efforts and covering a lot of space. He would be a considerable asset to the Manchester club if the transfer was to go through.”

Last season, Nidi managed 28 appearances for the Foxes and provided five assists.

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