Juventus start talks with Todibo as Kelly alternative after Veiga deal | OneFootball

Renato Veiga will arrive for Juventus tomorrow, but they are seeking another defender, talking to West Ham United for Jean-Clair Todibo and Newcastle United for Lloyd Kelly.

As we already reported last night, the deal is done for Renato Veiga, who will join from Chelsea on a six-month dry loan with no option to make it permanent.

The cost of the operation is going to be circa €4.5m, but with Chelsea covering his salary and the commission for his agents.

With both Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal out for the season with knee injuries, Juve were always clear they might need more than one defender.

Juventus targeting Todibo or Kelly

Lloyd Kelly of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Southampton FC at St James’ Park on August 17, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

They seem to be looking to the Premier League, as after talks with Newcastle for Kelly, now Sky Sport Italia report Juventus are also in negotiations with West Ham for Todibo.

This is a blast from the past, as they had already been linked with the 25-year-old France international over the summer.

He ended up moving from OGC Nice to West Ham on loan instead with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met, but that could be interrupted for a move to Turin instead.

So far this season, Todibo has made 17 competitive appearances for the Hammers.

It could be a loan with option to buy for Juventus.