WEST HAM are set to sign Jean-Clair Todibo – after Manchester United were BLOCKED from signing the Nice star.
Todibo was linked with a move to United earlier in the window but it was ruled out by Uefa due to Ineos’ control over both teams.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos are the majority owners of the French club, but have now also taken control of United’s football operation.
Uefa had to run the rule on the clubs after both qualified for the Europa League, with fears over a potential breach of multi-club rules.
So United looked elsewhere in the market and signed Leny Yoro from Lille for £52million.
Meanwhile, West Ham and Juventus battled it out for Todibo.
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And according to The Athletic, the Hammers won the race after agreeing a season-long loan with the option to buy.
Personal terms have also been struck with a medical now set.
Todibo emerged as a prime target for West Ham with the futures of Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma uncertain.
Zouma is now close to completing a move to Shabab Al-Ahli.
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Todibo first joined Nice on loan from Barcelona in January 2021 and made the move permanent later that year.
He has since made 119 appearances, scoring one goal while emerging as a top defensive talent in Europe.
Todibo will be West Ham’s sixth signing of the summer.
Niclas Fullkrug, Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme have all come in for big money – leaving fans in awe.
One said: “West Ham are moving mad, pray for Chelsea and Manchester United.”
Another added: “West Ham are having a ridiculously good summer.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
