Over the summer, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Newcastle United were taking a close look at Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, with scouts travelling to watch the £40m-rated defender back in May.
A few months later, the well-known journalist has issued an update on the Frenchman’s future ahead of the January transfer window, claiming that Tottenham have now opened talks to sign the 23-year-old.
He reports that the former Barcelona talent is ‘high on Tottenham’s list’ of targets, adding that Spurs officials have also reached out to the player’s camp in ‘recent days.’
Man Utd’s interest is also mentioned, so it’ll be interesting to see if we remain in the mix heading into 2024, where a right-sided centre-back seems likely to arrive, either next month or at the end of the season.
With pace, size and confidence stepping out of defence with the ball, Todibo could be a brilliant long-term replacement for Fabian Schar, although it sounds like Spurs are making early moves.
🚨⚪️ Understand Tottenham have now opened talks to sign Jean Clair Todibo in January.
He’s high on Tottenham list, not easy deal with OGC Nice — but talks now starting.
🇫🇷 Spurs spoke also to player’s camp in the recent days.
Todibo remains also on Man United list since June. pic.twitter.com/tMx4Nu5Apq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 20, 2023
🚨⚪️ Understand Tottenham have now opened talks to sign Jean Clair Todibo in January.
He’s high on Tottenham list, not easy deal with OGC Nice — but talks now starting.
🇫🇷 Spurs spoke also to player’s camp in the recent days.
Todibo remains also on Man United list since June. pic.twitter.com/tMx4Nu5Apq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 20, 2023
