Juventus are ready to move forward with the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo
Juventus are planning to press ahead with the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice but the Italian giants still face competition from West Ham.
The Serie A side are ready to meet Nice’s €32m price tag as they are keen on the French defender, sources say. CaughtOffside.
Todibo’s priority is to move to Juventus this summer and that was confirmed to the Italian club during a recent meeting with the player’s agent; However, West Ham continue to try to make a deal for the 24-year-old.
The Hammers plan to hold new talks with the French star’s representatives to convince him to move to the Premier League.
CaughtOffside reported this week that the London club are hoping to sign Todibo on a season-long loan with a €32m purchase option attached to the deal. The defender has been given a contract until 2029/2030 by the Premier League outfit, leaving the decision in the player’s hands.
Juventus were previously unwilling to match Nice’s €32 million asking price and now that this has changed, the tide has shifted in favor of the Serie A giants.
West Ham are pushing for Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo
Julen Lopetegui wants to strengthen West Ham’s defense ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as it was a major problem for the Hammers last season, with David Moyes’ side one of the worst in the Premier League.
Todibo would be a good option to strengthen the Irons backline as he has been the best defender in France since his move to Nice in 2021.
The 24-year-old is a very athletic and strong defender, while also being good in 1v1 situations. His style is suited to the Premier League and will allow Lopetegui to push his background further as he hopes for the Nice star’s speed of recovery.
The French defender would be a great addition to the Hammers squad, which is why the London club are pushing, but now it looks like Juventus have joined them in the race for the former Barcelona player.
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