The Italian giants are keen on signing a centre-back this window, and Todibo is viewed as an alternative to Manchester United’s Chris Smalling.
The 20-year-old spent the second half of the 2019-20 season on loan to Bundesliga side Schalke and isn’t in the plans of new manager Ronald Koeman.
Todibo has also been linked with a move to Premier League sides Fulham and Everton.
Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo could move to AS Roma
AS Roma manager Paulo Fonseca is keen on signing a centre-back this window, with Manchester United’s Chris Smalling as the prime target. The Red Devils want close to £25 million for the defender, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that there haven’t been ‘sufficient’ bids for the 30-year-old.
Paulo Fonseca expressed his admiration for Smalling in an interview, reiterating he wants the England international in Rome this season.
If the Italian giants fail to agree on a deal for Smalling, Todibo can prove to be a good backup option. Just 20, the defender would be a great investment for the future for Roma.
Todibo has fallen behind the pecking order at Barcelona, with Ronald Koeman preferring Ronald Araujo and Samuel Umtiti ahead of the Frenchman. Barcelona are also keen on bringing Eric Garcia back to the club from Manchester City and a deal is likely to be agreed on this window.
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