Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jean-Clair Todibo to West Ham United, Che Adams to Torino and Bosun Lawal to Bournemouth.
West Ham United have reportedly came to an agreement with Nice over a loan deal for Jean-Clair Todibo.
The 24-year-old is believed to have come close to joining Manchester United earlier this summer before a switch to Old Trafford was blocked by UEFA due to the rules surrounding multi-club ownership, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe becoming Man United’s new minority shareholder earlier this year.
According to the London Evening Standard, West Ham have now agreed to loan Todibo for the 2024-25 campaign, with the Hammers having the option to sign the Frenchman on a permanent basis for £26.8m during next summer’s transfer window.
However, the report claims that the deal is not secured, as personal terms are yet to be agreed, while Juventus are still hopeful of signing him.
Todibo, who was left out of the France squad for Euro 2024, has made 136 appearances for Nice in all competitions, scoring twice and registering three assists in the process.
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Torino ‘confident’ of winning the race for Adams
Meanwhile, Torino are reportedly looking to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to the signature of Che Adams.
The Scotland international is currently available on a free transfer, having been unable to come to an agreement with Southampton over a new contract at St Mary’s.
Wolves continue to be strongly linked with the striker, but according to Tuttosport, Torino have been in touch with Adams’s representatives in the hope of coming to an agreement over a move.
The report claims that the 28-year-old is asking for a salary of €2m (£1.7m) net per season plus add-ons, but Torino would prefer a lower fixed amount with various bonuses included.
Adams, who scored 48 goals and registered 20 assists in 191 matches for Southampton, is believed to be open to making the move to Serie A.
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Bournemouth ‘register’ interest in Lawal
Elsewhere, according to Football Insider, Bournemouth are keen to sign Celtic defender Bosun Lawal during this summer’s transfer window.
The 21-year-old signed a new contract with Celtic last August before heading out on loan to Fleetwood Town during the 2023-24 campaign, making 46 appearances for the club during a strong season.
Bournemouth are said to be interested in bringing Lawal to the Premier League this summer, but the Cherries face competition from Stoke City and Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg.
Celtic are believed to be open to a permanent exit for Lawal this summer providing that their valuation is met.
The defender turned out for Watford’s youth system between 2019 and 2021 before moving to Celtic, and he has made five first-team appearances for the Scottish outfit, scoring twice in the process.