OGC Nice are unwilling to sell Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United target Jean-Clair Todibo
According to Football Insider, Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have both been dealt a blow in their pursuit of OGC Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo ahead of the 2024 January transfer window.
The 23-year-old has been one of the Ligue 1 side’s top performers this season. Despite having surrendered the top spot in the French league recently, Nice still command the best defence in Ligue 1 and Todibo has played a key role in their success.
With the January transfer window fast approaching, it comes as no surprise that several top sides are keen on the Frenchman’s services. However, with the title race still on, Nice are unwilling to part ways with their star man.
This is bad news for Tottenham who are keen on adding to their defensive ranks in January. Despite opening preliminary talks with Nice for the player, the North Londoners are unlikely to have it easy in getting an agreement over the line.
More so, Tottenham could also struggle to meet Nice’s asking price and could end up being priced out. Ange Postecolou has two solid centre-backoptions in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. With the latter out injured, the deficiencies at the back have been laid bare and Tottenham have since surrendered their unbeaten start to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.
Manchester United also need a centre-back given the injuries to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. The former has also fallen out with Erik ten Hag and has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford next year.
Despite Harry Maguire’s redemption arc, Manchester United need a top-class centre-back who can become a key cog in their side going forward. Todibo certainly fits the bill but it remains to be seen if he i willing to join a side that appears to lack both direction and ambition at the moment.
