West Ham has managed to secure a £34 million deal for defender Jean-Clair Todibo, beating out competition from Juventus. Todibo, who has been a highly sought-after player in Europe during this transfer window, was also linked with clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Despite Juventus making progress in negotiations with OGC Nice, West Ham swooped in and negotiated a loan move with an option to buy.
The fee for Todibo is expected to be around £34 million, and the Hammers have already scheduled a medical for Friday. This move comes after West Ham had a £25 million bid rejected earlier in July, which allowed Juventus to enter the picture. However, Juventus was unable to reach an agreement with Nice, giving West Ham the opportunity to secure Todibo’s services.
Todibo had a successful season with Nice, helping them qualify for the Europa League. Since joining the French side from Barcelona three years ago, he has made 136 appearances. West Ham’s new manager, Julen Lopetegui, was keen on adding central defenders to the squad this summer. In addition to Todibo, they also signed Max Kilman from Wolves in a £40 million deal and secured the services of several other players this transfer window.
The addition of Todibo will bolster West Ham’s defense and provide Lopetegui with more options at the back. With the new signings and reinforcements, the Hammers are looking to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season and compete at the highest level in the Premier League and beyond. This move demonstrates West Ham’s ambition and determination to secure top talent in the transfer market.