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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils eyeing Jean-Clair Todibo"
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published: "2022-07-07T16:12:55Z"
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# Manchester United: Red Devils eyeing Jean-Clair Todibo

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are reportedly now eyeing up a move for Nice central defender Jean-Clair Todibo this window.**

### The Lowdown: Alongside Martinez?

Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez has been [strongly linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/transfer-news-martinez-ajax-premier-league/) with a move to Old Trafford to link up again with his former manager Erik ten Hag.

They could look to bring in two new centre-halves with Todibo as well, or sign the Frenchman as a potential alternative to Martinez, with Arsenal also [firmly in the race](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/transfer-news-martinez-ajax-premier-league/) for his signature.

### The Latest: On shortlist

Taking to Twitter, Foot Mercato journalist [Sebastien Denis](https://twitter.com/sebnonda/status/1544774699758092289) has revealed that Todibo is on the ‘short list’ for the Red Devils as well as Newcastle United, and is estimated to cost more than €20m (£17m):

*“Info: FC Sevilla and Naples have approached Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo. But the Gym said no. The French defender, estimated at more than 20 M € , is on the short list of Manchester United and Newcastle and things could change for him this summer.”*

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### The Verdict: Get it done

Whether MUFC sign Martinez or not, this is a deal that they need to get done before the season starts. Both Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have [reportedly](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-transfer-news-leaving-23868514) told their teammates of their plan to leave this summer, so Ten Hag will need extra cover in the heart of the defence.

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Todibo, branded as ‘[quick](https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/fr-ligue-1/2021/02/saliba-and-todibo-have-transformed-nice-says-head-coach-ursea)‘ by fellow Nice teammate Amine Gouiri despite his six-foot-three colossal stature, has played at a [high level](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jean-clair-todibo/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/605184) for the likes of FC Barcelona as well as his current club, and is still only 22 years of age.

He comes off the back of a solid campaign for Nice, helping them qualify for Europe with a [fifth-placed](https://uk.soccerway.com/national/france/ligue-1/20212022/regular-season/r63317/) finish in Ligue 1, with some memorable performances like in the 0-0 draw away at champions PSG, where he was [highly praised](https://www.ogcnice.com/en/article/119907/todibo-unanimous-praise-at-the-parc.html) for frustrating world superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

Nonetheless, if United can get both Todibo and Martinez through the door, it could represent a great piece of business.