Man United still undecided on what to pay for Jean-Clair Todibo even as Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur circle | OneFootball

Manchester United are reportedly still unsure about what they want to fork out for OGC Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, even as he continues to attract interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Todibo has been a long-standing target for United and the club’s interest in him can be dated as far back as last summer.

United were keen to add him to the ranks at Old Trafford but his transfer was almost entirely dependent on Harry Maguire leaving Old Trafford for a new adventure with David Moyes’ West Ham.

When Maguire’s proposed move to The London Stadium collapsed, so did a switch to United for Todibo.

However, it’s believed that United’s interest in the Frenchman remains steadfast. A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Erik ten Hag’s side sent representatives to watch the central defender in action against Strasbourg.

On that occasion, Todibo performed well and gave a good account of himself.

It was also relayed that the Red Devils are likely to make a £40 million bid in the summer for Todibo but The Sun reports that nothing is guaranteed yet and United are still not sure about the amount of money they want to pay for one of their prime defensive targets.

The newspaper points out that despite United’s advantage owing to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s majority ownership of Nice, there is still confusion around Todibo at Old Trafford.

“Incredibly, despite that obvious advantage, United have yet to work out what they are going to pay.”

“And meanwhile, Prem rivals are watching Todibo ready to pounce.”

“Chelsea and Tottenham are both said to be interested in the impressive centre half.”

Todibo’s terms at The Allianz Riviera are set to expire in 2027 but by the player’s own admission, he is ready for a transfer to a bigger and more prestigious club.

He said, “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too. I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.”

“I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”

He added that he will wait until the summer to make his decision, which he will then announce to Nice supporters.

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