March 28th 2024.
According to recent reports, Manchester United may finally have the opportunity to acquire their long-awaited target, the talented vice captain of OGC Nice, Jean-Clair Todibo. The 24-year-old center-back has been on United's radar since last summer, and it seems they have finally learned the price they must pay to secure his services for the upcoming transfer window.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe's squad in need of a central defender, Todibo has emerged as a top contender for the role. However, United are also considering a move for Everton's promising young defender, Jarrad Branthwaite. Despite this, Todibo's value has been set at a reasonable £40m by Nice, making him a more affordable option compared to Branthwaite. Of course, this could change if other clubs become involved in a bidding war.
But United are not the only ones interested in Todibo. Other Premier League teams and European clubs have also been keeping an eye on the France international, making the competition for his signature even more intense. Since joining Nice from Barcelona in 2021, Todibo has made 128 appearances for the Ligue 1 side and is under contract with them until 2027.
The talented defender has already made quite an impact on the international stage, earning two caps for France since his debut in September. United had previously been close to signing Todibo in a £34.1m deal last summer, and they were once again strongly linked with him in January. But now, with the summer transfer window approaching, it remains to be seen if other interested clubs, such as Chelsea and Tottenham, will join United in the race to sign Todibo.
In other news, a top Manchester City star may miss the upcoming clash against Arsenal due to injury, while Bayern Munich have reportedly made an approach to sign a Chelsea star in a £35m deal. Furthermore, former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has made a prediction for the City vs. Arsenal match, stating that City's opponents can be exposed. There has also been controversy surrounding the recent fixture changes for Arsenal and Liverpool, with clubs questioning the integrity of the title race. To stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis from Manchester United, sign up and read our privacy policy, as this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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