Man Utd Handed Huge Todibo’s Transfer Blow Amid Uefa Rules
The Red Devils were heavily linked with Todibo in the final days of the summer transfer window, but a transfer did not materialise.
The hierarchy were aiming to offload Harry Maguire before recruiting the former Barcelona man, but the ex-captain decided to stay.
United continue to remain in a difficult position with regards to Financial Fair Play rules, but a deal might be stalled due to complications with Uefa rules.
Uefa rules that obstructs Todibo’s United switch
Manchester United’s transfer plans been have hit with an abrupt sucker punch as the Red Devils aim to sign a centre-back ahead of the new campaign – with reports suggesting that a deal to bring OGC Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is off due to INEOS owning both clubs, with UEFA vetoing any deal due to the duo being in European competitions.
Todibo has been a star for the French outfit ever since his move to the French Riviera, prompting United to reportedly enter advanced talks for his services. But that won’t be a possibility any longer with the governing body blocking any move.
The report by Fabrizio Romano states that a deal to take Todibo to Old Trafford is currently off – and highly unlikely – due to UEFA ruling.
The post claims that talks were advanced with the parties for months, with both teams keen to do a deal – but with Nice and United both being owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS and qualifying for European football, there has been no green light from the continent’s governing body and as it stands, that deal is off completely.
