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Gossip: Leicester's Ndidi set for Besiktas move

Gossip: Leicester's Ndidi set for Besiktas move

BBC News06-08-2025
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to join Turkish Süper Lig side Besiktas for £9m. (OneFootball), externalWant more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.
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