West Ham United told Jean-Clair Todibo price tag with Jim Ratcliffe open to sale
West Ham United have been told that Jean-Clair Todibo’s price tag is £40million, with Nice’s owners Ineos open to selling the defender if a move to Manchester United cannot be revived, according to HITC.
The site additionally reported on Tuesday (July 2) that the Hammers’ initial bid of £25m was quickly rejected by Nice, who are firm on their valuation.
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos, owning both Manchester United and Nice, are willing to sanction Todibo’s sale elsewhere if the Old Trafford deal falls through.
West Ham continue to assess their options, aware of other European clubs’ interest in Todibo after his standout season in France.
West Ham United should expect to pay closer to £40m for Jean-Clair Todibo
Given the context of the transfer market and the quality Todibo brings to the table, West Ham should anticipate paying close to Nice’s £40m valuation to secure the defender.
Todibo’s impressive performances in Ligue 1, combined with the increasing demand for solid centre-backs, justify Nice’s firm stance on his price.
The initial £25m offer from the Hammers was dismissed outright, signalling that the French club is serious about their valuation.
Additionally, with Ineos willing to sell Todibo elsewhere if a deal to Old Trafford can’t be resurrected, the competition for his signature could further drive up the price.
The Irons need to consider the long-term benefits of solidifying their defence with a player of Todibo’s calibre.
Therefore, a realistic expectation for the Hammers would be to prepare a bid closer to the £35-40m mark to have a competitive chance of landing the talented French international.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have been handed a boost in the summer transfer race for Sunderland star Jack Clarke
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