English Premier League champs Leicester City have leapfrogged Manchester United in the race for Wilfred Ndidi, according to the defensive midfielder&rsquo;s camp.<br /><br />The Red Devils were hoping to beat Leicester City to the signature of the Nigeria international but have lost out in the race, with the Foxes all but agreeing a deal with Racing Genk.<br /><br />&ldquo;Manchester United thought that they would sign Ndidi because of their name and the reputation of Jose Mourinho but they haven&rsquo;t been able to pull off the deal, &rdquo; Ndidi&rsquo;s bonafide representative told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;Ranieri still has a reputation and that convinced Ndidi, it is all but confirmed that he is heading to Leicester City.&rdquo;<br /><br />Reports claim that Ndidi has already passed a medical examination with the Foxes, paving the way for him to complete his move to LE2 7FL in the next three weeks or so. <br /><br />Asked to confirm that report, his representative answered : &ldquo;He has not done any medical with Leicester City, the paperwork has not been completed&rdquo;.<br /><br />Ndidi, 19, has been included in Racing Genk starting XI for their final Europa League fixture against Sassuolo on Friday afternoon.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : whoscored.com<br />