Headline: West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo Undergoing Medical for Loan Move to RC Lens
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, is currently in the process of a medical evaluation ahead of a loan transfer to RC Lens, according to a report from RMC Sport.
After West Ham’s relegation to the EFL Championship, it has been anticipated that Todibo would depart the club this summer. Aston Villa expressed interest in the French international, while Olympique de Marseille monitored his situation throughout the summer. However, Marseille faced challenges in selling players before being able to acquire new signings. As of Sunday, they had not made sufficient sales to facilitate a new addition. The club’s sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi, has indicated that it is unlikely Marseille will secure any new signings before Tuesday’s deadline.
Consequently, Todibo will advance to Lens, where he has the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Champions League. An agreement has been finalized between Les Sang et Or and West Ham. The defender has made a financial sacrifice to complete this loan move, which does not contain a buy option. Reports from RMC Sport confirm that Todibo is currently in Lens for his medical assessment.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo (26) is undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move to RC Lens, as per a report from RMC Sport.
It has been expected that Todibo would leave West Ham this summer, following the club’s relegation to the EFL Championship. Aston Villa have shown interest in the France international, whilst Olympique de Marseille have been tracking the defender for much of the summer. OM, however, have been in a situation where they have had to offload players before dipping into the market. As of Sunday, they have not sold sufficiently to allow them to make a signing. Grégory Lorenzi, the club’s sporting director, has now warned that OM may not make a signing before Tuesday’s deadline.
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So instead, Todibo will head to Lens, where he will have the chance to compete in the UEFA Champions League. An agreement between Les Sang et Or and West Ham has been reached. The Frenchman has made a financial effort in order to complete the loan move, which does not include a buy option. The Frenchman is already in Lens undergoing his medical, RMC Sport understands.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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