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Man Utd handed Jean-Clair Todibo boost as Nice prepare for 2024 departure

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Nice have informed centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo that they are prepared to sell him in 2024, 90min understands, but will try and retain the Frenchman until the end of the season if their good form continues. Todibo has blossomed into one of France's top centre-backs after joining from Barcelona in 2021 and a number of clubs across Europe have been alerted to the 23-year-old's outstanding form. Manchester United were tracking Todibo during the summer and had his name on a shortlist of potential replacements for Harry Maguire, but the collapse of the latter's proposed £30m move to West Ham United ultimately put a halt to proceedings. The interest from Old Trafford remains, however, and 90min understands that Nice are prepared to part ways with Todibo in 2024 after accepting the former Barcelona defender has earned himself a lucrative move. A January transfer has not currently been ruled out but much will depend on Nice's position in Ligue 1. Francesco Farioli's sid...

Liverpool handed huge fitness boost ahead of Aston Villa clash

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was back in full training on Wednesday as he seeks to make his return to first-team action. The 22-year-old, who was integral to Liverpool's late resurgence last season, came off the bench in the opening fixture against Chelsea but has not been seen since after picking up an ankle problem. Jones was spotted back in training at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday and now appears set to make his comeback when Liverpool host Aston Villa at Anfield on Sunday. Also present in the training session was centre-back Joel Matip, who picked up a knock last time out in the win over Newcastle United but does not seem to be suffering from any further issues. Matip's likely availability comes as an enormous boost to manager Jurgen Klopp, who has lost Ibrahima Konate to injury and Virgil van Dijk to a suspension which could be extended after he was charged for his conduct towards the referee after he was sent off against Newcastle. Midfield duo Stefan Bajcet...