West Ham want to do Jim Ratcliffe DOUBLE DEAL with Aaron Wan-Bissaka targeted

Bence Bocsák

22 Jul 2024 15:30 BST
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Ever since Ineos, led by Jim Ratcliffe, has taken control of proceedings at Manchester United, the club has been actively making positive decisions in the right direction in the transfer market. Now it seems like he is about to pull off a double deal with West Ham United.

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Ratcliffe is no stranger to the game, having already gained experience at Nice in France - a club he also owns as part of Ineos.

And according to the latest reports, West Ham United are eyeing up potential summer targets from both Nice and Manchester United this summer - as they look to do a double deal with the two clubs led by Ratcliffe.

According to a report by Sky Sports, West Ham United are looking to bring in a centre-back this summer and the club's latest target appears to be Nice defender, Jean-Clair Todibo.

The French centre-back was actually on Manchester United's radar earlier on in the summer - prior to the club signing Leny Yoro. However, a move was thwarted due to UEFA rules prohibiting the transfer and United were forced to look elsewhere - in a move few will complain about.

But West Ham are free to move for Todibo, who is looking for a new challenge. Although the Hammers face an obstacle in their pursuit. The club may have agreed a deal for Todibo with Nice - they are yet to strike an agreement with Todibo himself - who seems to prefer a move to Juventus instead.

© IMAGO - Jean-Clair Todibo is wanted by West Ham United.

West Ham United also targeting Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Which means West Ham must now face the waiting game and see whether Todibo will change his mind as we get closer to the end of the window.

In the meantime, West Ham are also targeting Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a separate move with the club keen on recruiting a right back as well this summer and further bolster their defence.

United would be open to selling Wan-Bissaka as Erik ten Hag is looking to reinforce the right-back department and does not see Wan-Bissaka having a long-term future at the club.

West Ham are still weighing up their options and have not made an offer for Wan-Bissaka. There should be no issue over the transfer fee - however they may be an obstacle for West Ham when it comes to being able to afford Wan-Bissaka's wages.

Only time will tell whether West Ham will be able to complete a double deal for both Wan-Bissaka and Todibo with plenty of things to be smoothed out in both deals.

What is clear is that Ratcliffe will be a busy man in the next few weeks ahead.