Atletico Madrid interested in signing Manchester United defensive target Jean-Clair Todibo | OneFootball

Manchester United are expecting a busy summer with INEOS taking charge of their first transfer window in charge of the sporting structure at the club.

Defensive reinforcements are top of the list of priorities for the new owners, having seen Erik ten Hag struggle for consistency in his backline throughout the campaign.

Issues at the back have played a major part in United’s struggles this season and summer signings will be being discussed internally.

The Peoples Person previously relayed that INEOS have identified their primary target as Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo.

It looked as though United were going to have a clear run at the 24-year-old, with Barcelona and Tottenham distancing themselves from the deal.

However, it now appears United will face competition for the defender with Atletico Madrid earmarking him as a priority this summer.

As reported by football journalist Santi Aouna, Atleti are preparing to “break the bank” for Todibo, who has emerged as one of the most sought-after centre-halves in Europe.

The Frenchman has excelled in Ligue 1 this season and has been almost ever present for Nice, showing consistency United are desperately searching for.

INEOS will be hoping their relationship with the player through the links with the club will be enough to seal the deal, which will reportedly cost around 40 million Euros.

However, Atleti will likely be playing in the Champions League next season and that could be a huge factor in Todibo’s final decision.

Given the interest from Atleti, United will need to act fast to get Todibo through the door at Old Trafford with Erik ten Hag desperate for his board to give him the tools required to attempt to bridge the gap to the top of Premier League.

However, despite a poor league season, United are bidding to reach back-to-back FA Cup finals as they travel to Wembley to face Coventry in the semi-final on Sunday.

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