Devious reason why clubs have yet to trigger Wilfred Ndidi's £9m release clause

Manchester United and other Bundesliga clubs interested in Wilfred Ndidi believe they can get him for even less than his already low £9 million release clause, according to reports. 

As Pulse Sports reported, Manchester United are eyeing a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, as they view the release clause from Leicester City as a unique market opportunity.

The 28-year-old witnessed a second relegation in his Leicester career last season and has a £9 million release clause worked into his 2024 contract renewal, triggerable should the Foxes suffer the drop.

Aside from Manchester United, Florian Plettenberg reported that Bundesliga clubs are intent on signing Ndidi, with the likes of Mainz and Hoffenheim specifically named. 

Despite the clear interest, availability and unique market opportunity, neither of the interested parties have triggered the release clause, and EPL Analysis reports that they have stalled internationally. 

Per the report, Leicester are facing a nine-point deduction for alleged breaches of the Premier League and EFL’s profit and sustainability rules. If they face punishment, they could be rifted with more financial strife. 

The interested clubs are lying on the prowl and expect to sign Ndidi for even cheaper than his release clause if Leicester are hit with the ban.