Man Utd need to spend £34m to sign Jean-Clair Todibo
manchester united They have been told they will have to pay a fee of around £34m to sign OGC Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo this summer, according to the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
It is an open secret that the Red Devils want to strengthen their defense by signing a new defender in the next transfer window. Numerous names have been mentioned as serious targets for the record. first division champions with Antonio Silva, Jarrad Branthwaite and Gonçalo Inácio among them, but Todibo is reportedly their main option.
writing in x, Roman has reported that Man Utd were interested in signing Todibo last summer, but ultimately opted against it. However, although they couldn't get their service last time, Erik ten HagThe team is still interested in him.
The journalist further claims that Todibo is likely to leave Nice before next season to take the next step in his career and that the French club could command a fee of around £34 million. Therefore, Man Utd could secure his signature for a reasonable fee if they formalize their interest in him.
However, Roman He claims other Premier League clubs are also interested in buying him, so the Red Devils are expected to face stiff competition to complete any potential deal for him this summer.
Todibo to Manchester United
But considering Nice is owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Englishman also acquired a minority stake in Man Utd, the record Premier League champions are likely to win the race to sign the Frenchman if they take a concrete approach.
Romano wrote:
“I understand that OGC Nice will value Jean-Clair Todibo at around £40m for the summer transfer window. He was already on Man United's list since last summer, but more clubs in PL and not only follow him. The French international and Nice vice-captain could be on the move.”
After arriving at Nice from Barcelona, the 24-year-old has managed to develop his career in the French top flight over the last few years. So, it seems that, impressed by his performances, Man Utd have expressed their interest in signing him.
Todibo, who is 6ft 2in tall, is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing from the back, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
The Frenchman is a talented player and possesses great potential, so could be a shrewd signing for Man Utd if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the record Premier League champions ultimately opt to secure his signature to bolster their defensive line.
