West Ham can expect another mega-money bid for central defender Jean-Clair Todibo from Manchester United this summer.
Claret & Hugh reported earlier this week that the Old Trafford club were preparing a second approach—and that now appears to have been confirmed by Manchester World.
The Hammers previously rejected a January proposal from United to complete Todibo’s loan signing from Nice and immediately flip his registration for a quick profit. At the time, the player made it clear he wanted to stay at West Ham, and a senior London Stadium source confirmed to C&H that he was in the manager’s plans.
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However, Todibo was left on the bench for yesterday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers—something that will no doubt fuel further speculation about his future.
Reports today suggest Manchester United will return with an offer in the region of £45 million in the summer.
The former Barcelona defender has impressed in flashes since arriving in East London, and while West Ham still hold an obligation to buy, the decision may now hinge on whether Todibo features more regularly. As far as the club are concerned, he remains very much in their plans and reading between the lines, I’d expect a £45m transfer bid to be rejected.