Manchester United eyeing Jean Claire Todibo and Jonathan Tah as a Raphael Varane replacement

According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United defender Raphael Varane might be on his way out since United are eyeing other alternatives.

Varane’s performance this season has been below expectations, causing the board to consider the option of selling him, despite his importance to the Red Devils squad. According to the report, there are indications that the club may consider offers for the defender in the upcoming January transfer window, provided they align with financial and sporting goals.

According to Manchester Evening News, United are looking to sign Jean Claire-Todibo. Manchester United’s potential acquisition of Todibo would not only bolster their defence, but also showcase their proactive approach to recruitment. Securing a young defender with the 23-year-old’s impressive skill set could provide much-needed stability and resilience in our defence, offering a long-term solution to our current challenges.

Todibo’s future in football is undoubtedly destined for the highest levels. It remains to be seen if the Frenchman can fulfil his potential in a United jersey.

According to Football Insider (h/t Manchester Evening News), the Reds are leading the race to secure the signing of the Frenchman.

Now, it seems that United have been actively searching for a new centre-back and it now maybe due to Lisandro Martinez’s injury and Raphael Varane’s declining popularity under Erik ten Hag.

Jonathan Tah has caught the attention of Erik ten Hag after delivering a string of impressive performances for Bayer Leverkusen.

The 27-year-old German player has played in 13 matches for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, finding the back of the net three times. Given Leverkusen’s impressive performance under Xabi Alonso and their strong contention for the Bundesliga title and other competitions, Tah seems to be determined to remain at the club where he has dedicated the past eight years, with hopes of securing silverware.

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Manchester United also seem to be ready to leverage Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership connections with Nice to expedite the Todibo agreement. The INEOS group, led by the British billionaire, hold a majority stake in the Ligue 1 club and if the influx of money creeps in. then United shall make full utilization of the resources and find a solution to this crisis.