Jean-Clair Todibo, the 24-year-old French defender from Nice, is at the center of a transfer battle, with Manchester United emerging as the frontrunner. Premier League clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly in the race to sign him.
Playing as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Nice and the France national team, Todibo’s career began at Toulouse in 2016, from FC Les Lilas. Todibo made his Ligue 1 debut on August 19, 2018, and has since experienced an up-and-down career trajectory, including a move to Barcelona in January 2019 and subsequent loans to Schalke 04 and Benfica. In February 2021, he joined Nice on loan, which turned into a permanent move in June 2021. With a height of 1.90 m, he has shown remarkable skill and potential on the field and has the right attributes to succeed in the Premier League.
🚨↩️ #OGCNice are open to let #Todibo go in Jan: price tag €50/60m, as told 10 days ago.
🗣️ #Chelsea asked for info, but nothing advanced at this stage: #CFC want to lighten the squad first, to comply with FFP rules.
📈 #ManUTD remain in pole: the 🇫🇷 CB is their main target. https://t.co/Tun7aIsB3y pic.twitter.com/a1eV6TWGJy
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) January 1, 2024
Journalist Rudy Galetti reports that Manchester United is in a strong position to secure Todibo, with Nice open to a transfer deal around £52m. This potential move would add to United’s defensive strength, capitalizing on Todibo’s experience from his time at Toulouse, Barcelona, Schalke 04, Benfica, and Nice.
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