𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍! “The fans have to know about this Man who doesn’t want us to progress for years since Sir Alex Ferguson left and This is why they don’t want us to sign him, a lot of forces are fighting against Manchester United because if we get the best players, we will go back in winning the leagues and trophies again, they preferred He should to go to Man City instead of United”-Erik Ten Hag reveals that Manchester United have NOT GIVEN UP on signing Jean-Clair Todibo as he exposes the set of boards who don’t want Manchester United to progress. “There are legalities and arguments going on behind-the-scenes as Manchester United plans to Sue this group of members”
Nice Rejects €35 Million Offer from West Ham for Jean-Clair Todibo Amid UEFA Complications
In recent developments, French media has reported that Nice has turned down a €35 million bid from West Ham for their center-back, Jean-Clair Todibo. This player has been a long-standing target for Manchester United, and recent events have further intensified interest in his transfer.
Jean-Clair Todibo has attracted considerable attention, especially from Manchester United. The club appeared to have a smooth pathway to securing Todibo after Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has a minority stake in Manchester United, acquired a stake in the club. Ratcliffe’s company, INEOS, also owns Nice, which led many to believe that the transfer would be seamless. However, UEFA regulations complicated the situation. Because both Manchester United and Nice are owned by the same entity and will compete in the Europa League next season, UEFA rules prohibit them from conducting transfer business with each other. This restriction was enforced despite an agreement between Manchester United and Nice on the transfer terms for Todibo. Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly criticized UEFA for this ruling, expressing his frustration that while Todibo could be sold to other Premier League clubs, he could not be transferred to Manchester United.
There have been indications that INEOS may challenge UEFA’s decision by taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in hopes of overturning the ruling and facilitating Todibo’s move to Manchester United.
In the midst of these complications, L’Equipe has reported that Nice has rejected a €35 million offer from West Ham for Todibo. While this report did not mention Manchester United, HITC suggests that the Red Devils are still keen on finding a favorable resolution to bring Todibo to Old Trafford.
The rejection of West Ham’s bid could imply that Nice is holding out for a better offer, possibly from Manchester United if the legal restrictions are lifted. Speculation indicates that Nice might consider selling Todibo for a higher price, around €40 million, significantly more than his €22.8 million Estimated Transfer Value (ETV).
As it stands, it remains uncertain whether Manchester United will pursue legal action against UEFA to resolve this issue. Nice’s refusal to accept West Ham’s initial offer provides Ratcliffe and his team additional time to strategize their next move.
Meanwhile, Manchester United is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. Despite this potential acquisition, the club may still be in the market for another center-back, particularly as talkSPORT reports that they are once again looking to offload Harry Maguire. This ongoing pursuit of defensive reinforcements indicates that Manchester United is determined to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season, regardless of the complexities surrounding Todibo’s potential transfer.
