UEFA bans Manchester United from signing 24-year-old defender

Manchester United’s plans to strengthen their squad have encountered a significant obstacle. According to The Sun, UEFA has prohibited Manchester United from signing French defender Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice, citing multi-club ownership rules.

UEFA’s decision comes in light of the shared ownership between Manchester United and Nice. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group, which owns significant stakes in both clubs, has triggered the regulatory clause designed to maintain the integrity of European competitions.