Manchester United have reportedly hired a Swiss lawyer to facilitate the transfer of Jean-Claire Todibo from Nice. UEFA rules currently block the move due to both clubs being owned by INEOS. Despite allowing both clubs to compete in the Europa League, UEFA has strictly prohibited transfers between them.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS CEO, has hired a renowned expert in international sports law to appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ratcliffe expressed frustration with UEFA’s ruling, stating, “It’s not fair on the player, and I don’t see what that achieves.”

United are determined to sign the 24-year-old center-back. A new center-back is a top priority for Erik ten Hag, with a £35m bid for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite already rejected. Todibo’s £29.5m fee is significantly lower than Branthwaite’s £70m target price.

Ratcliffe is reportedly considering selling Nice to prioritize Old Trafford. Despite Todibo’s impressive season, he was left out of France’s Euro 2024 squad due to high competition in the position.

Here is the skill highlight video of Jean-Clair Todibo.

Jean-Clair Todibo

This season he played in total 30 times for 2654 minutes for Ligue 1.

Jean-Clair Todibo didn’t score any goal for Nice. He procured two assists. He received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 5th in Ligue 1. In the last match Nice drew 2-2 against LOSC Lille.

Nice performance and stats

Nice is currently 5th in the Ligue 1 with 54 points.

In the last 34 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Nice drawn 2-2 against LOSC Lille.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 25.​