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

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.

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.

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.

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.