Jean-Clair Todibo, a center back for Nice, has been linked to a move to Manchester United this summer to replace Harry Maguire.
United have had ‘encouraging’ talks with Todibo’s representatives so far, but they’ll have to fend off interest from Juventus if they want to make him their fourth summer acquisition. The move would be a huge promotion for the French defender, who started 31 of Nice’s 38 games last season and helped them to 10 clean sheets as they ended ninth in Ligue 1.
Man Utd ‘unwilling’ to sanction Dean Henderson transfer amid fears over medical
Dean Henderson wants to leave Manchester United this summer, but the Red Devils won’t consent to a medical examination from Nottingham Forest.
After spending last season on loan at the City Ground, the goalkeeper has been extensively linked with a permanent move. After tearing his thigh in January, Henderson’s season as the starting goalkeeper was effectively over by February.
Even if Andre Onana’s arrival has seemingly killed off any chance of Henderson being United’s No. 1, the club can still profit substantially by selling Henderson. The Sun believes that United would not approve the transfer because Forest wants to subject the England international to a rigorous medical examination, which United is concerned will aggravate his ιnjury.
United and Forest would both want to wait until Henderson is healthy before finalizing a deal. Therefore, Steve Cooper’s squad is hoping to finalize a deal by the end of the transfer window so that Matt Tuner can make the trek from Arsenal to Nottingham.
The American has already had his physical for his £10 million transfer, and by season’s end, he may find Henderson to be formidable opposition. During his time on loan at Sheffield United, the United goalkeeper earned a stellar reputation that helped propel him through the ranks in Manchester.
After calls for him to replace David de Gea, who had been struggling under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he returned to Old Trafford. With the Spaniard still in the starting lineup, Henderson was relegated to the bench and saw little playing opportunities, so he left the club in the offseason.
In May, Cooper expressed skepticism about reuniting with Henderson despite having lauded the latter’s skills. It’s difficult to sаy.” The Forest manager remarked, “I have enjoyed working with him, we have all enjoyed Dean and the personality that he is.”
He’s not just a good goalkeeper, despite what most people think. We have liked working with him and are appreciative for what he has provided us and what he will continue to give us. He is a very good professional, he really cares, he has a terrific mentality of winning and wanting to be the best.
Despite being considered one of the favorites to be relegated, Forest finished the previous season in the Premier League. During the early half of the year, Henderson was a regular starter and saved penalties for teammates Harry Kane and Declan Rice.
