Jean-Clair Todibo is rated at £45m . (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
Manchester United are preparing to move for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo in the January transfer window.
The Red Devils have shipped 17 goals in 14 Premier League matches this term, and their defending has been even worse in Europe.
Erik ten Hag’s side have conceded 14 goals in just five Champions League matches, leaving them with a slim chance of making the knockout rounds.
United displayed their defensive vulnerability in a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday evening, when the Magpies could easily have scored several more.
Harry Maguire has revived his United career and is now first choice, while Raphael Varane is on the fringes.
Ten Hag is unhappy with his defence(Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Benfica’s Antonio Silva, 20, is said to be United’s priority target heading into next summer, particularly as Varane is more likely to leave at the end of the season than in January.
But Sky Germany say Todibo is on United’s radar in January.
The Frenchman, who captains Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Nice, turned down a move to Old Trafford last summer as he wanted guarantees over playing time.
Tottenham, who have just three recognised centre-backs in their squad, have been linked with a January move for Todibo.
But United are set to compete for his signature, with Nice looking for around £45m for the Frenchman.
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