Manchester United are unlikely to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo because of regulations regarding ownership by multiple clubs.

Manchester United’s pursuit of Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo is facing a major obstacle. According to The Athletic, the fact that Ineos has stakes in both United and Nice is likely to prevent a deal from happening. UEFA rules on multi-club ownership prohibit any organization or individual from having a decisive influence over the operations of more than one club in the same competition. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company INEOS owns Nice, while Ratcliffe himself also owns a 27.7% stake in United. Both clubs are waiting for a verdict from an independent panel to determine if they will be allowed to play in the Europa League next season. Todibo was a potential transfer target for United, who are prioritizing the signing of a center-back following Raphael Varane’s departure.

In other news, Aston Villa is leading the race to sign Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The Telegraph reports that Villa has agreed to a deal worth just over £35 million with Chelsea, but they still need to convince the left-back to make the move. Villa has been granted permission to speak with Maatsen, who is currently on international duty with the Netherlands at the European Championship. It is expected that Villa will hold a remote video call with the defender, with head coach Unai Emery hoping to finalize the deal. Maatsen spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, but the German club is unable to match Chelsea’s valuation.

Chelsea, on the other hand, has had a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion rejected. The Evening Standard reveals that Chelsea offered £30 million for the Spain Under-21 star, but Atletico is determined to hold onto one of their prized young talents. Chelsea is still assessing their options for a striker and remains interested in Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. Talks between Chelsea and Villa are ongoing for a possible deal.

Finally, it appears that Graham Potter’s appointment as Leicester City manager is on the verge of collapsing. The Sun reports that talks between Potter and Leicester have broken down, leading the club to reopen discussions with Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper. Cooper had previously held talks with Leicester earlier in the summer, but Potter had emerged as the favorite to replace Enzo Maresca. However, talks with Potter have dragged on, causing frustration for the Leicester ownership, who are now negotiating terms with Cooper.