Emery asks for the signing of a former Barcelona player

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On August 26, 2026, Aston Villa has started negotiations to sign Jean-Clair Todibo, a 26-year-old central defender from West Ham. The French player is the new request of Unai Emery.

The Birmingham club is looking to bring in the French player to fill the gap left by the transfer of Ezri Konsa to Arsenal last week, after the Joel Ordóñez deal was discarded due to medical complications and ongoing negotiations between Crystal Palace and Club Brugge.

Aston Villa are exploring a deal to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham United.

The club had been progressing in talks to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge on an initial loan with a €30million obligation. However, the deal is currently off, with Crystal Palace stepping up… pic.com/7tB6POoi3J

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Aston Villa's Defensive Alternatives after the Rejection of Joel Ordóñez

The Aston Villa's board cancelled negotiations for Ordóñez, a 22-year-old center whose loan included a €30 million purchase obligation. A metatarsal fracture suffered by the Ecuadorian international during the World Cup prevented his presence at the start of the season, a situation exploited by Crystal Palace to outbid the Belgian team.

Also, the Birmingham club received two rejections from Southampton in their attempts to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a 24-year-old center. the Aston Villa submitted a second proposal higher than £18 million plus variables, which was insufficient to meet the financial demands of the Championship team.

Todibo's Availability in the Market Following West Ham's Relegation

Given the obstacles in previous options, the board focuses on Todibo as a lower-cost alternative. The 26-year-old center played 54 games with West Ham since his arrival in 2025 from Nice, but his departure is eased by the London club's relegation to the Championship this year.

Relations between both boards are smooth after Aaron Wan-Bissaka's loan move to Villa Park was finalized this month, including a buying option convertible to mandatory based on objectives. The French player is available for transfer before the end of the transfer window.

Representatives of Aston Villa and the West Ham board will hold a formal meeting in the next 24 hours. In this negotiation, Birmingham executives will make their first formal offer for Todibo to agree on the final transfer fee and schedule the medical examination before the weekend.

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