Manchester United are keen on signing Jean-Clair Todibo from OGC Nice, but they could be blocked from signing the 24-year-old Frenchman.
A report from Football Insider has claimed that senior officials within French club OGC could block a potential move to Manchester United for their 24-year-old defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Todibo has been linked with a move to Manchester United for months, and they could use a quality defender like him. It was expected that Manchester United would be able to secure his services because of the close ties between the two clubs. They have shared ownership now after the minority takeover from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.
However, Nice are prepared to scupper their transfer plans, having also been reluctant to sell him on previous occasions. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to test their resolve with a lucrative offer regardless.
The 24-year-old is one of the best defenders in Ligue 1 right now, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for any club in the Premier League. The Frenchman would certainly improve Manchester United, and he could prove to be an upgrade on players like Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans.
Todibo needs to join a bigger club
The 24-year-old will want to take the next step in his development and join a big club capable of winning major trophies. He will feel that he has proven his quality with OGC Nice, and he needs to join a more ambitious club now.
Manchester United will be hoping to win major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need to plug their weaknesses during the summer transfer window. A quality central defender could help them improve immensely.
Despite the reports of Nice blocking the defender’s move to Manchester United, it is fair to assume that they could be tempted if there is a lucrative proposal on the table. Also, the connection between the two clubs because of the shared ownership could simplify things with time and help the Red Devils get the deal across the line. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds over the next few months.
