Manchester United have been linked with a move for the OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
The 24-year-old has been a key player for the French outfit and his performances have attracted the attention of the top clubs. Manchester United are not the only English club keen on him and they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The French outfit value the defender £40 million and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United are willing to pay up. The report states that they have been indecisive in their approach so far and they could end up missing out on the player.
It is no secret that Manchester United need to improve their defensive options during the summer transfer window. Jonny Evans will be out of contract in the summer and players like Harry Maguire have been linked with moves away from Old Trafford.
Todibo would be a solid acquisition for the Red Devils. He could partner Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at the heart of the Manchester United defence. A move to the Premier League will be an exciting opportunity for him and he will look to prove his quality in England.
The 24-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the French league and the step up to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. It remains to be seen whether he can establish himself as an important player for the club.
Tottenham want Jean-Clair Todibo
Meanwhile, Tottenham are keen on signing the player as well. They will need to tighten up at the back after conceding of fair amount of goals in their last few outings. Signing a reliable central defender could prove to be a wise decision.
Journalist Alan Nixon believes that Manchester United will have to press ahead with their efforts to sign the French defender if they want to get the deal done. They cannot afford to keep waiting around or else there rivals could take advantage of the situation and steal a march on them.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Both clubs need central defenders this summer and whoever ends up signing the French defender will have a quality player on their hands.
