Man United are very keen on adding Jean Clair-Todibo to their ranks this summer.
Manchester United are going through a period of major change. The Old Trafford club now have new owners in charge of footballing operations, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking to make a positive impression on the club he supported as a young boy.
Signings are needed all over the field. With a budget that is expected to be tight due to FFP and Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules, it’s up to United to spend their cash wisely.
One area of the field that needs immediate work is defence. Injuries galore haven’t helped stability in that position, with a signing needed, preferably someone who can consistently start games.
Enter, Jean-Clair Todibo.
It’s TEAMtalk with the report. They claim United hold ‘very very serious interest’ in signing the 24-year-old Nice defender.
Apparently, there has already been numerous talks between the two clubs, with those discussions described as ‘really positive and exciting’, though the Reds will likely face stiff competition to sign the French-born defender.
With a budget of around £150m available at Erik ten Hag’s disposal, a £40m move for Todibo feels much more astute than spending closer to £80m to bring in Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. There’s certainly more risk involved in moving for the Nice man, but possibly also more reward.
Sir Jim will know Todibo well as he currently still owns Nice as well as Manchester United, while you’d like to think the relationship between the two clubs could swing this transfer in our favour due to mutual ownership.
Hopefully, this deal happens early in the window, leaving United with ample time to identify and sign other targets as well.
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