Paul Mitchell Driving Newcastle United’s Interest In West Ham Target. Mitchell is driving Newcastle United’s interest in West Ham target Jean-Clair Todibo this summer, according to talkSPORT
West Ham’s pursuit of Todibo is in the doldrums despite the club agreeing on a deal with the French club.
The Hammers have so far struggled to convince the player, who is adamant about joining Serie A giants Juventus in the ongoing transfer window.
Newcastle are also interested in Todibo and are exploring the possibility of getting their hands on him this summer.
It has been claimed that new sporting director Mitchell is driving Newcastle’s interest in signing the French defender.
The Magpies have held talks with Todibo and his representatives over the possibility of signing the defender this summer.
It is unclear whether Newcastle would be able to convince the player to move to England, which West Ham have so far failed to do.
Juventus are still believed to be the club with the edge in the race to sign the Nice defender this summer.
As such, it is rated as currently unlikely that Todibo would agree to sign for Newcastle.
Read also: A former Premier League CEO believes Jhon Duran “could be the answer” to West Ham’s striker woes.
From Sebastian Haller, to Gianluca Scamacca, West Ham have had no luck when it comes to signing a striker. This Summer, they simply can’t afford to not find the right one. Michail Antonio isn’t what he use to be and Danny Ings has failed to produce at the London Stadium.
It will, without a doubt, be Tim Steidten’s biggest test over the coming weeks and it could really make or break Julen Lopetegui’s first season in charge of the club.
While talks have recently stalled, there is one option that the Hammers are extremely keen on signing and he’s one that many believe could finally help them get over their long-term striker issues.
Jhon Duran may not have had the most playing time for Aston Villa, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t impressed. Despite being just 20-years-old, he has all the makings of a top forward and would have certainly got more time to prove himself if his competition wasn’t a player as good as Ollie Watkins.
