Manchester United in talks to sign Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, player anxious to return to England | OneFootball

Manchester United have held talks to sign Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi before the end of the winter transfer window, according to former Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers.

It was reported yesterday that Man United want to bring the Nigerian international to the Old Trafford club, and Myers has shared an update.

Ndidi is open to joining the Red Devils as he wants to return to England a year after leaving Leicester City for Turkey.

The 29-year-old spent nine years with the Foxes, playing 303 games during the eight seasons they spent in the English top-flight, and Man United could do with his experience.

Their head coach Michael Carrick would be open to strengthening his options in the middle of the park, and Ndidi fits the bill.

Man United have Casemiro in the role, but the Brazilian could do with a quality competition and cover, and Ndidi fits the bill.

He proved at the recent Africa Cup of Nations that he still has what it takes to play at the highest level, and more Premier League clubs could join the Red Devils in his pursuit.

The former Leicester star can also play as a centre-back having actually started his career there, and his versatility could come in handy at the Theatre of Dreams.

His strengths include winning aerial duels, tackling, blocking and intercepting the ball, and Man United have been crying out for such a type of player in their midfield.

The Red Devils are desperate to qualify for the Champions League next season, and they could do with one or two quality additions this winter.

Former Man United boss Ruben Amorim wanted a midfield signing last summer after bolstering his attack, but none arrived.

The Portuguese had the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson on his radar.

The Red Devils could revisit signing them in the summer, but Ndidi could be the perfect short-term solution and securing his services could be huge for them as they look to impress in the second half of the campaign.