Man United transfer target was keen to join, could now move to another PL club instead

June 20, 2024La Liga

Manchester United will not be allowed to sign defender Jean-Clair Todibo this summer due to rules about clubs with the same owners competing in the same competitions, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Writing in his column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that it now looked impossible for Man Utd to sign Todibo as both the Red Devils and Nice will be playing in the Europa League next season.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS own both clubs, so it seems this deal would not be allowed to go ahead, and it now seems Todibo has other suitors he could join instead.

According to Romano, we could still see the Frenchman in the Premier League as Aston Villa have been among his admirers, while he’s also said to have interest from Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid.

Jean-Clair Todibo was keen to join Manchester United

Todibo transfer to Manchester United is off, according to Romano

Todibo had apparently been keen to join United, but he’ll have to look for another club now, while MUFC will also have to switch to alternative targets in defence.

Discussing the saga, Romano said: “In terms of centre-backs, an update I can give you on United’s plans in that position is that Jean-Clair Todibo, who has been on their list since one year ago, cannot join United because of rules regarding two clubs with the same owners playing in the same European competition.