Tottenham are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United for the signing of Great central defender Jean-Clair Todibo in January.
The French global has been a essential element of a Awesome defence that has conceded just four targets in 13 matches in Ligue 1 this time.
Nice’s robust defensive file has offered a system for the group to press into next in the desk, just a single point driving league leaders Paris Saint Germain.
In accordance to the Evening Standard, Tottenham have bundled Todibo on their shortlist of central defensive targets for the January transfer window as they appeared to bolster their alternatives just after losing Mickey Van de Ven to a very long-expression damage.
The 23-yr-outdated would reportedly be available for available for £39million, but Spurs would have to convince Todibo to shift amid Nice’s title problem and spurn interest from throughout Europe.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is reportedly targeting a transfer for Pleasant central defender Jean-Clair Todibo
Todibo has prolonged been linked with a go to Gentleman United as Erik ten Hag seeks reinforcements
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Tottenham are at this time going through a defensive crisis with Cristian Romero established to serve the final match of a a few-activity suspension versus Male City, though Van de Ven is envisioned to be absent right up until the New Yr with a hamstring damage.
Ange Postecoglou opted to line-up in the 2-1 property defeat from Aston Villa with a defensive consisting totally of comprehensive-backs.
The Tottenham boss opted versus employing Eric Dier, with Ben Davies partnering Emerson Royal in central defence.
Mail Sport understands Spurs are prioritising a centre-back and a striker in the future two home windows, with new complex director Johan Lange formulating a approach of action ahead of January.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Everton starlet Jarrad Branthwaite could also be on the January wishlist.
As for Todibo, Manchester United are between the clubs to have a long-standing curiosity in the defender.
Tottenham were being hit by the blow of losing essential defender Micky van de Ven to injury this month
Mail Sport documented back again in August that the Purple Devils viewed Todibo as an option at centre-again, as Harry Maguire viewed as a move to West Ham.
The England defender in the long run stayed at the club, irrespective of David Moyes’ facet tabling bids of all around £30million.
Todibo has formerly acknowledged a shift to a ‘top club’ would raise his prospective clients at worldwide stage with France.
The 23-year-previous created his worldwide debut in September in a helpful versus Germany, just before successful his next cap in France’s 14- win about Gibraltar previously this thirty day period.
Todibo has manufactured two appearances for France but faces a fight to make their Euro 2024 squad
Todibo informed L’Equipe in September that he would not rush into a conclusion on his upcoming after a former unsuccessful go to Barcelona, with the defender admitting he is confirmed first group football at Pleasant.
‘I cannot lie by indicating that I did not believe about saying to myself that I maybe will need to enjoy at a “top club” to boost my likelihood, but there are guarantees of participating in at Awesome,’ Todibo explained.
‘I did not want to make the completely wrong decision. I wait for persons to present me with full tasks.
‘What is predicted of me? Why convey me in? You can not get there at a club like that. I know what I have at Good. Why action into the mysterious.’
