Jean-Clair Todibo: West Ham secures £35m deal with Nice for coveted defender, previously sought after by Manchester United and Juventus

West Ham have reached an agreement with Nice to acquire the services of defender Jean-Clair Todibo.

The deal is an initial loan with an option to buy for £35m.

Todibo is expected to take a medical on Friday and his personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

A decision will then rest with the player as Juventus remain interested in him and are still trying to do a deal.

Weeks of talks between Juventus and Nice have failed to find an agreement.

West Ham had an agreement earlier this summer for a loan with an option to buy Todibo for €32m [£27m].

However, it was thought then that the player was waiting for Juventus. Todibo has three years left on his contract with Nice.

West Ham are in the market to sign a centre-back with Kurt Zouma due to take a medical ahead of a move to UAE club Shabab Al Ahli.

Manchester United, whom INEOS have a minority stake in as well as owning Nice, had targeted a move for the 24-year-old but it is not possible.

The two clubs agreed not to transfer players between each other to ensure they can both play in the same UEFA competition.

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