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Jean-Clair Todibo joined Nice in 2021 Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo is set to have a medical with West Ham United on Friday as they aim to beat Juventus to the Frenchman's signature. The Hammers have agreed an initial season-long loan deal for Todibo that includes a 40m Euros (£34. 22m) option to buy in 2025. Juventus had been the front-runners to sign the 24-year-old, but the Italians have struggled to reach an agreement with Nice. While a move to London Stadium is not yet certain, it would be a significant coup for the Hammers to edge Juventus to the signing given the Italian club can offer Champions League football. Manchester United wanted to sign Todibo earlier this summer but were blocked from doing so by Uefa because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with Nice as it contravened their associated party transaction rules. Todibo came through Toulouse's academy before joining Barcelona in 2019. After loan spells with Schalke and Benfica, he joined Nice on a permanent basis in 2021. The Hammers have been one of the more proactive clubs this summer, with technical director Tim Steidten keen to reshape the squad following David Moyes’ departure. The club have spent more than £100m since new boss Julen Lopetegui was appointed as Moyes' replacement. They have signed Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds, Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund, midfielder Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, defender Max Kilman from Wolves and Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez. West Ham captain Zouma closing in on move to UAE Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Get West Ham news sent straight to your phone Olympics: GB's Roberts wins stunning climbing gold, Johnson-Thompson second in heptathlon Transfers latest, Spurs in Solanke talks, & Man City news conference Spurs close on £60m deal for Bournemouth's Solanke A dark and twisty mystery based on a hit novel Five years ago, a schoolgirl was murdered by her boyfriend. Case closed. Or is it? New comedy from the makers of People Just Do Nothing Follow the life of a conflict-averse manager as he attempts to manage a sportswear store The fraudster whose luxury lifestyle ended in prison A notorious scammer describes how his crimes spiralled into darkness and danger Powerful Oscar and Bafta-winning film. Video Powerful Oscar and Bafta-winning film Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Renner and Guy Pearce star in this gritty war thriller Lyles' bid for Olympic sprint double wrecked by Covid Tebogo wins 200m gold as Covid-hit Lyles comes third Video Tebogo wins 200m gold as Covid-hit Lyles comes third USA's Mc Laughlin-Levrone takes hurdles gold in world record. Video USA's Mc Laughlin-Levrone takes hurdles gold in world record Nadeem wins historic javelin gold for Pakistan. Video Nadeem wins historic javelin gold for Pakistan Aldridge wins women's kite sailing gold for GB. Video Aldridge wins women's kite sailing gold for GB Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Video Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Van Rouwendaal dedicates marathon swim gold to pet dog An unwanted sale - so why have Man City let Alvarez leave? GB's Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on gold in men's 400m. Video GB's Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on gold in men's 400m Prepare for 'Carsball' - what to expect from Carsley's England Mills confronts Hay after falling in 5, 000m heat. Video Mills confronts Hay after falling in 5, 000m heat 'Spiderwoman' Miroslaw wins speed climbing gold. Video'Spiderwoman' Miroslaw wins speed climbing gold 'They destroyed each other! ' Kerr takes silver as Ingebrigtsen misses out. Video'They destroyed each other! ' Kerr takes silver as Ingebrigtsen misses out 'No more mountains' as Harrington goes out on top Mc Laren boss Brown on title fight, revival and Newey How Hodgkinson kept golden promise to win Olympic title 'Gold for being brilliant! ' Hodgkinson storms to Olympic 800m title. Video'Gold for being brilliant! ' Hodgkinson storms to Olympic 800m title 'Unbelievable! ' Lyles wins 100m thriller by just 0. 005 seconds. Video'Unbelievable! ' Lyles wins 100m thriller by just 0. 005 seconds How Lyles' torso decided greatest Olympics 100m final 'Unbelievable! ' - Duplantis wins gold and breaks his own world record. Video'Unbelievable! ' - Duplantis wins gold and breaks his own world record © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.