Amina UmarWest Ham United are still keen on signing French defender Jean-Clair Todibo, but they need to increase their offer by £8.4 million to meet OGC Nice’s valuation.
The Hammers had previously made a bid of €35 million, which was rejected by the Ligue 1 club. Nice are holding out for a fee of €45 million, and are not interested in a loan deal with a buy clause, as reportedly offered by Juventus.West Ham have already signed Max Kilman, but manager Julen Lopetegui is still looking to strengthen his defense.
However, with other areas of the team needing attention, it remains to be seen whether the club will be willing to meet Nice’s asking price. The Hammers need a new right-back, a versatile full-back, a striker, and a central midfielder, making it unlikely that they will prioritize a big-money move for another defender.
The signing of Kilman has bolstered West Ham’s defense, but Lopetegui still needs to address other areas of the team. The club has been linked with a move for Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson, and are also interested in signing a new central midfielder, with Lucas Paqueta’s future uncertain.West Ham’s need for reinforcements is clear, with the team inherited by Lopetegui from David Moyes in need of significant rebuilding. The club has already signed three players this summer, but more recruits are needed to strengthen the squad.
With the transfer window still open, West Ham may revisit the deal for Todibo later in the summer if they are unable to sign other targets.In other transfer news, Leeds United have received a boost with Marseille deciding not to pursue a move for Illan Meslier. Chelsea have withdrawn from the race to sign Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, while Celtic are holding out for a record fee for midfielder Matt O’Riley.
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