Wilfred Ndidi has been offered to Manchester United as the club assesses its options to reinforce midfield during the January transfer window, with the Nigerian international open to a return to the Premier League.
The development was disclosed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who said Manchester United are aware of the opportunity to sign the Super Eagles captain but have not yet made a formal approach.
Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Romano stressed that discussions remain at an exploratory stage, with no bid or proposal submitted.
Ndidi only joined Turkish side Besiktas last summer after leaving Leicester City, but his standing at the club has risen quickly.
The 29-year-old has made 16 appearances in all competitions, scoring once, and was named vice-captain in October.
His leadership credentials were further underlined on the international stage when he was appointed Nigeria captain two months later, following the retirement of William Troost-Ekong from international football.
Manchester United’s consideration of Ndidi comes against the backdrop of an urgent need to strengthen their midfield as they attempt to salvage consistency from a challenging campaign.
The Red Devils currently sit fifth in the Premier League on 35 points and remain focused on securing qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Uncertainty has clouded United’s midfield options in recent months.
Casemiro, the club’s established defensive midfielder, has confirmed his intention to leave at the end of the season, while Manuel Ugarte has struggled to cement a regular place in the starting line-up.
At the same time, the development of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been uneven.
He found playing time limited under former manager Ruben Amorim but returned to the starting XI under interim head coach Michael Carrick, delivering an assured display in a 2–0 win over Manchester City in Carrick’s first match in charge.
Although United have been linked with longer-term midfield targets including Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, those options are widely viewed as expensive and difficult to pursue in January.
In that context, a more experienced and immediately available player such as Ndidi could represent a practical short-term solution, allowing the club to stabilise its midfield while planning future investment.
Any move would depend on Besiktas’ valuation, with the Turkish club expected to demand a fee higher than the €8m they paid for Ndidi last summer.
While nothing is imminent, the situation leaves Manchester United with a decision to make as the window progresses.
