Chelsea enter competition to sign Manchester United, Tottenham top target

Chelsea have made contact with the player - AFPChelsea are set to compete with Manchester United and Tottenham in the pursuit of highly-rated defender Jean-Clair Todibo, according to reports.The talented centre-back from Nice has been earmarked for a move to the Premier League due to his standing as one of Ligue 1's most promising defensive talents. Last summer, United were heavily linked with the 24-year-old, but a deal fell through when they couldn't offload Harry Maguire. Nonetheless, Todibo remains on their radar, especially as Erik ten Hag aims to rejuvenate their team.The ties between United and Todibo may strengthen further following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent minority takeover of the Red Devils, given that his INEOS company also owns Nice.However, reports in December suggested that Spurs initiated discussions with the French club to secure Todibo's signature. Ange Postecoglou's side is in dire need of a new centre-back due to injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.As per the English media reports, another Premier League outfit has joined the race for the French international, with Foot Mercato claiming that Chelsea have made contact with the player.The Blues are reportedly dissatisfied with their current defensive lineup, having only secured four clean sheets and conceded 31 goals in 20 league games this season. This dissatisfaction persists despite Todd Boehly's substantial investment of around £175 million in Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, and Kalidou Koulibaly.Todibo would undoubtedly be a significant addition for any of the three clubs, having played an instrumental role in Nice's ascent to second place in Ligue 1, with the team conceding a league-best nine goals in 17 games.However, the possibility of a transfer hinges largely on whether Nice are willing to sell. Reports indicate they are not keen on entertaining offers mid-season, possibly making a summer move the only viable option.In the race for Todibo's signature, Chelsea and United appear to trail behind Tottenham. The player is reportedly intrigued by the Postecoglou project and desires to compete in the Champions League, an opportunity Spurs are better positioned to offer, sitting close to qualifying positions after their 3-1 victory against Bournemouth.Currently, Tottenham stands fifth in the table, just a point off the top four and three points behind league leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, United occupy seventh place, trailing by nine points from the UCL spots. The Blues are further adrift, enduring a challenging start under Mauricio Pochettino. Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ: اسکریچ کارڈز خریدیں