Madrid push for Casemiro's replacement

For a few weeks now, Real Madrid has been putting the radar on Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi, who despite being only 23 years old has caught the eye of Los Blancos ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market.

Indeed, the Nigerian midfielder has earned a starting place in the England squad since landing in the 2016-17 season from Genk, gradually rising to prominence.

Since then, he has racked up eight goals in 128 official matches, 27 of them in the present, unusual course marked by the coronavirus pandemic, a season in which he has also celebrated two goals and provided an assist.

The people of Madrid consider it the 'cheap' alternative to Camavinga, so they would have it on their agenda as a possible plan B when it comes to finding the ideal replacement for Casemiro, for when the Brazilian needs a break. 

'Express' points out that the 'Foxes' already know about the interest of Real Madrid in Ndidi and would be willing to sit down and negotiate. However, teams like Manchester United and PSG are also following in the footsteps of the highly-rated midfielder.