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Transfer curveball! Juventus look to capitalise on Man Utd's inability to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo

Per <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/08-07-2024/mercato-juve-todibo-del-nizza-si-avvicina.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, the French defender is keen on a move to Juventus this summer as he wants to reunite with Khephren Thuram who is set to undergo a medical with the Serie A side this week. After missing out on signing Arsenal-bound Riccardo Calafiori, the Bianconeri now want to seal a transfer for Todibo.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United were considered the favourites to land the Nice star at one point in time, however, their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-unlikely-complete-nice-centre-back-jean-clair-todibo-explained/blt564ca9521d6acd14#cs072c0969deb4066a" target="_blank">move for the player got halted</a> due to the two clubs' shared ownership of the INEOS group headed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Both teams are set to take part in the Europa League in the 2024/25 season and under such circumstances, the UEFA does not permit player transfers.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jean-clair-todibo-man-utd-interested-nice-centre-back-barcelona-heartbreak/blt8e29a7ea98957b5d#csf04afb212f5758a7" target="_blank">24-year-old former Barcelona player</a> featured in 30 Ligue 1 games for Nice last season where he provided two assists. He played an important role in the club finishing fifth in the league and securing a slot in the Europa League.

DID YOU KNOW?

Other than Todibo, Thiago Motta's side are also planning to rope in Arsenal outcast Jakub Kiwior on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy next summer.

WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?

Transfer curveball! Juventus look to capitalise on Man Utd's inability to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo | Goal.com

Juventus are being considered favourites to sign Manchester United target Jean-Clair Todibo this summer.