Jean-Clair Todibo has won plenty of admirers at Nice (Picture: Getty Images)Tottenham have opened talks to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo but face competition from long-time admirers Manchester United, according to reports. United have a number of options at centre-back, particularly with Harry Maguire now having re-earned the trust of Erik ten Hag, but again injuries have limited their availability. According to Fabrizio Romano, it is the north Londoners who have made the first move and have already opened talks with their Nice counterparts. The 23-year-old is high up on Tottenham’s wish list, though, and the north Londoners have spoken to the player’s camp in the past few days. MORE : Manchester United have already made a decision on signing Sofyan Amrabat permanentlyMORE : Raphael Varane determined to stay at Manchester United despite John Murtough’s Saudi Arabia tripFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro December 20, 2023 18:45 UTC