Manchester United and Tottenham target Jean-Clair Todibo available for reduced fee
Manchester United and Tottenham target Jean-Clair Todibo could be available for a cut-price £40million, talkSPORT understands.
The French international has impressed since returning to France with Nice in 2021, after two years in Barcelona.
Todibo has played a prominent role as Nice have established themselves as the best defense in Ligue 1, having conceded just 20 goals this season.
The 24-year-old has forged a strong partnership with veteran Brazilian defender Dante and his performances have attracted the attention of Premier League clubs.
Among them are Manchester United and TottenhamThey are looking for defensive reinforcements this summer and Todibo could fit the bill.
talkSPORT understands Nice value the defender at £40m, which appears to be good value for the highly-rated centre-back.
Manchester United will relish their chances of luring the star to Old Trafford at Spurs' expense due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's connections with both United and Nice.
Ratcliffe sanctioned the signing of the Frenchman from Barcelona after a brief stay on loan in the south of France.
However, it could be seen as a bad look for Ratcliffe to attack Nice so soon afterwards. completing its minority purchase of United.
Last year, Todibo was tipped to remain in Ligue 1 for another season and this summer could be the right time for him to move away from his homeland once again.
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However, in any future sale, Barcelona would claim a percentage of the final transfer fee under the terms of their agreement with Nice.
Todibo has played 25 times for the Côte d'Azur club in all competitions this season, helping to lead the club to fifth position and a chance of qualifying for Europe next season.
His impressive performances at club level earned Todibo a call-up to the France senior team at the end of 2023.
He made his debut against Germany in September before taking part in the 14-0 thrashing of Gibraltar the following month.
Todibo was not called up by Didier Deschamps for the recent double against Germany and Chile.
