Todibo: Chelsea reportedly joins race to sign ex-Barcelona defender from OGC Nice

Jean-Clair Todibo is attracting interest from Chelsea. (Photo Credit: Deadline Day Live/X)

Todibo: Chelsea reportedly joins race to sign ex-Barcelona defender from OGC Nice

Tunde Young 16:59 - 01.01.2024

Chelsea are hoping to kickstart their January spending early as they turn attention to French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo.

The January transfer window only just opened on the first day of 2024 and Chelsea are wasting no time to swing into action by reportedly targeting Jean-Clair Todibo of OGC Nice

The French defender has been linked to the move away from OGC Nice and Premier League clubs are thought to be keen on securing his signature chief of which is high-spending Chelsea.

Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign Todibo and have even made contact with the player in keeping with the recent trend f signing young defenders from France.

Chelsea join race to sign Jean-Clair Todibo

Todibo has also been on the radar of clubs Like Manchester United and Tottenham so far, largely thanks to his superb performances at the back for high-flying OGC Nice in the French Ligue 1.

Jean-Clair Todibo of OGC Nice. (Photo Credit: Squawka Live/X)

Todibo has been a central figure in the OGC Nice defence that has conceded just nine goals in 17 games so far this season, the best defence in Europe's top five leagues.

For Chelsea, Todibo's arrival would most likely rubber-stamp the departure of 39-year-old Thiago Silva who is being phased out of the team despite still playing at such a high level.

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