Juventus is poised for a significant overhaul in their defense this winter transfer window, with Jean-Clair Todibo possibly leading the charge for more acquisitions from the Premier League.
The Italian club, having already brought in Portuguese defenders Alberto Costa and Renato Veiga, is now focusing on strengthening their defensive line further.
According to Calciomercato, Todibo, the 25-year-old French center-back currently on loan at West Ham from Nice, is at the top of Juventus’ wish list. After failing to secure his signature last summer, Juventus is now pushing for a temporary move. This renewed effort follows their unsuccessful attempts to sign other defenders like Antonio Silva, Ronald Araujo, Fikayo Tomori, and David Hancko, with Hancko still being considered for a future transfer.
Todibo’s potential signing could open the door for Juventus to look into other players with British passports. Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell have been mentioned as possible targets. Chukwuemeka might be in Juventus’ sights if Nicolò Fagioli leaves, especially with interest from Marseille, Fiorentina, and Parma. Chilwell could be an option if Andrea Cambiaso, who is on Manchester City’s radar, decides to move on.
Juventus’ sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, is working diligently to equip coach Thiago Motta with an additional central defender. This defensive restructuring is driven by injuries to key players Gleison Bremer and Cabal, alongside Danilo’s transfer back to Flamengo in Brazil.
Juventus player pushing for club to sign West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo
In recent days, Serie A powerhouse Juventus has been linked once again with West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo, keeping the transfer rumors alive.
Juventus attempted to secure Todibo during the summer transfer period, but when they couldn’t negotiate a lower price, West Ham managed to sign him on a loan with an obligation to buy clause.
Now, Todibo has re-emerged as a target for Juventus. According to Alfredo Pedulla, Khephren Thuram, who played alongside Todibo at Nice, is actively working to persuade his former teammate to join him in Turin. There’s talk that the two might have a conversation, with the defender reportedly open to the move.
However, any deal hinges on West Ham’s consent and the specifics of the agreement they’re looking for. Additionally, Nice, Todibo’s parent club, is aware that there’s no guarantee West Ham will exercise their option to buy. Juventus is only interested in a loan arrangement, so the coming weeks will reveal how this situation unfolds.
