Manchester United enter race to sign Nice defender wanted by Premier League duo

France's defender Jean Clair Todibo attends a press conference at the French National Football Academy in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, northern France, on March 22, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

French defender Jean-Clair Todibo has been linked with a move to the Premier League at the end of the season, with Manchester United among the clubs listed with apparent interest.

The 23-year-old has been a key player for Ligue 1 side Nice this season and that has led to attention from some big Premier League clubs.

According to a report cited by GFFN, a Premier League trio of Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all interested in signing the versatile defender.

However, Todibo would cost a fee of around €30 million (£26.5m) this summer.

Todibo is versatile enough to play at full-back as well as centre-back. He could come in to replace one of Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof, unless the pair stay at United – then he could still push them down the pecking order at least.

All three clubs will be looking for reinforcements this summer.

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