‘One of the most underrated CBs in Europe’ is now ready to join Tottenham in January for just £35m

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Jean-Clair Todibo has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this week, and the Nice defender is open to joining Spurs.

Ange Postecoglou‘s side are expected to sign a new centre-half in the January transfer window. They need reinforcements at the back, and Fabrizio Romano named Todibo as a concrete target yesterday. Now, 90min share some more news on the topic.

Jean-Clair Todibo is open to joining Tottenham

Tottenham have an amazing first-choice centre-back pairing in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

The Argentine is their best defender, while the Dutch international, who only joined Spurs in the summer transfer window, is also a terrific player.

However, Romero is at risk of getting a red card in almost every game, while Van de Ven is still injured. Ange Postecoglou has been forced to deploy Emerson Royal and Ben Davies at the back at times as a result.

A new centre-back is a priority in January, and Romano revealed yesterday that Tottenham have already started talks to sign Jean-Clair Todibo.

Now, 90min claim that even though Nice aren’t too keen on selling their star defender next month, Todibo and his representatives are open to a move to Tottenham.

Furthermore, intermediaries have reportedly told the outlet that a deal can be struck for a fee of £35 million in the January transfer window.

One of the most underrated defenders in Europe

Jean-Clair Todibo was on Barcelona’s books for two-and-a-half years, but the Frenchman only made five appearances for the Spanish champions.

After loan spells in Germany, Portugal and France, Todibo joined Nice permanently in the summer of 2021, and he has been amazing for them since.

The 23-year-old has earned huge praise for his performances this year. Football Talent Scout‘s Jacek Kulig branded Todibo as “the complete package” and “one of the most underrated CBs in Europe at the moment.”

He is exactly the type of defender Tottenham need, and the fact that he is open to a move is huge news for Ange Postecoglou’s side.