Why West Ham are unlikely to complete transfer for Man Utd target Jean-Clair Todibo despite agreement with Nice as Juventus lurk – explained

West Ham could lose out on Jean-Clair Todibo as they believe the defender will opt to join Juventus.

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• West Ham agreed terms with Nice for Todibo
• Player likely to join Juventus
• Was linked with a move to Manchester United

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per The Athletic, The Hammers have agreed a deal with Nice to sign Todibo on an initial loan deal for a fee in the region of €5m (£4.2m) with a compulsory option to buy him next season for €32m and €3m in add-ons.

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  THE EXPLANATION

  However, The Premier League side believes that the French defender will likely prefer a move to Juventus instead of joining them as the Italian side will guarantee him Champions League football in the 2024/25 campaign after finishing third in Serie A last season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 24-year-old centre-back was earlier linked with a move to Manchester United but a UEFA ruling regarding the transfer of players between the same ownership clubs has ended the Red Devils' pursuit of the player.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  While the Red Devils are no longer in the race to sign the Frenchman, they are on the verge of sealing a move for his compatriot Leny Yoro who is set to undergo a medical at the English side in the next few days.