Borussia Dortmund have been given permission by Leicester City to speak to midfielder Wilfried Ndidi about a move this summer.

That’s according to Africa Foot, who report that the 28-year-old is one of Dortmund’s transfer options and director of football Sebastien Kehl has been given permission to speak to the midfielder.

They explain that the Nigerian midfielder is being targeted by several clubs this summer and Dortmund are one of them.

A divorce between Leicester and Ndidi seems inevitable this summer after their relegation to the Championship. Several clubs have already shown interest, with the likes of Manchester United and Al-Hilal reportedly entering the race in the last few days.

Borussia Dortmund don’t intend to stand on the sidelines watching, though, and according to sources close to the player they are not giving up on the Leicester man. In fact, sporting director Sebastien Kehl has been given authorisation by Leicester’s management to hold discussions with the midfielder.

They’ve offered a five-year deal to him and a €12m offer has been submitted to Leicester. The Foxes don’t intend to sell cheaply, though, and want at least €15m.

That’s not a huge gap to jump and perhaps if talks between Kehl and Ndidi go well, Dortmund will increase their initial bid.